Gender, Politics, and Philosophy (233-0-20)

Topic

Intro. to Feminist Philosophy

Instructors

Pascal Brixel

Meeting Info

University Hall 102: Tues, Thurs 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

This course is an introduction to philosophical problems concerning a gender and politics. What is gender and what is its relation to sex and sexuality? What is gender injustice and why is it wrong? What are the causes of gender injustice and how could we overcome it? And what is the relation of feminist theory to lived experience and to political action? We will read and critically discuss both historical and contemporary texts addressing these questions.

Class Attributes

Ethical and Evaluative Thinking Foundational Disci
Global Perspectives on Power, Justice, and Equity
Ethics & Values Distro Area

Associated Classes

DIS - University Library 4670: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - Locy Hall 213: Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM

DIS - University Library 3622: Fri 2:00PM - 2:50PM

DIS - Harris Hall L04: Fri 3:00PM - 3:50PM