PHIL 2306
Philosophy and Feminism
A study of philosophical issues arising from feminism. The course includes discussions of the historical roots of feminism, the role of reason and emotion, key concepts such as oppression, sexism, equality and difference, feminism and philosophies of race and of disability, and selected moral/political issues.
Topics
- oppression
- sexism
- equality and difference
- feminism and philosophies of race and of disability
- selected moral/political issues
Course catalogue
2019
Readings
- The Gender Knot: Unraveling our Patriarchal Legacy. Third Edition. Allan G. Johnson.
- Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 2014.
- Living a Feminist Life. Sarah Ahmed. Duke University Press, 2017.
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite(s): 0.5 credit in philosophy or second-year standing. Lectures three hours a week.