Philosophy Department

Philosophy and Feminist Theory (PHLU 3903)

Jennifer Scuro
 

This course is a philosophical exploration of issues raised by historical and contemporary reflection on the relationship between the sexes. In our discussions, we will explore how the tradition of philosophy has responded to gender and account for the struggles to bring feminist discourse to philosophical theory. We will examine the connections between Marxist, post-modern, existentialist and phenomenological theories to the issues of women and gender-identity politics. Topics will also include examining specific feminist movements like ecofeminism and black feminism as they are philosophically grounded.

 

 

 

 

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