Special Topics In Philosophy (390-0-21)

Instructors

Elizabeth Hannah Southgate
3415 Kresge Hall

Meeting Info

Parkes Hall 212: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

What is the just way to distribute educational resources? Should parents have the right to send their children to private school, if doing so harms other children? How should we resolve the tension between liberal values and multicultural education? What is the difference between education and indoctrination? What should the role of educational institutions be in a divided democracy? These are questions in the philosophy of education that intersect strongly with classic topics in political philosophy: distributive justice, liberalism, and democracy. In this class we will investigate this intersection and learn about issues in philosophy of education through the lens of political philosophy.

Registration Requirements

Juniors and Seniors only

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to: 1. Explain the commitments of (and critique) various theories in political philosophy; 2. Articulate how debates between views in political philosophy align with choices or dilemmas in philosophy of education; 3. Apply theories in political philosophy to questions about education (and vice versa); 4. Write clear and concise papers that engage with issues at the intersection of political philosophy and philosophy of education (and/or vice versa).

Class Materials (Required)

All class materials will be available on Canvas at NO cost to the student

Class Notes

Final Paper

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for Graduate Students.