Contemporary Philosophy

Undergraduate Prerequisites: CASPH 310 and two other philosophy courses, or consent of instructor. - This course responds to the current moment in American political culture by exploring why we're so polarized and how knowledge and ignorance are shaped by social organization and psychology. The course begins by studying theories of misinformation, echo chambers, tribalism, and populism (including Trumpism) before entering into debates about politically contentious topics such as trans rights, immigration, and policing.