INQ-120 | A Good Scare

Full Title: A Good Scare: Facing Our Fears in Horror

Topic Description:

How do encounters with our deepest fears reveal our true values and challenge our professed beliefs? This question will be explored through an examination of classic and contemporary horror literature and film. This genre has a rich tradition of capturing the dark side of human nature, history, and society with vivid imagery and powerful symbolism; understanding these elements is a crucial component of the pursuit of a good life.

Counts as Global? No

Topic Approved: November 2016