The Question of the Animal

3 credits · Undergraduate

In this course, we will explore animality and the relationship between human and nonhuman animals. Topics include animals and cognitive awareness, the ethical status of animals, cultural representations of animals, pets and domesticity, animals and science and posthumanist concepts of animality. Readings will include selections from a number of disciplines, including philosophy, literature, art, anthropology, and ethology. EXCLUSIONS: CTMP 2011.03/3011.03/4011.03 and HSTC 2011.03/3011.03/4011.03 for 2013/14 academic year only. FORMATS: Seminar