Seminar in Contemporary Philosophy (423-0-20)

Topic

Alain Locke

Instructors

Corey Lorenzo Barnes

Meeting Info

Kresge 3438 Philosophy Sem. Rm: Tues 4:00PM - 6:50PM

Overview of class

Most commonly studied for his work in the Harlem Renaissance, Alain Locke developed a critical pragmatism that was a response to William James' pragmatism and developed a cosmopolitan theory that led him to democratic, race, value, art, education, and religious theories. This seminar will examine each of these areas of Locke's philosophical work, showing how they connect to each other.

Learning Objectives

1) Identify and define issues and problems of concern, analyzing them critically and systematically by asking relevant questions, examining different sides of an issue and evaluating arguments and, where appropriate, using the language and techniques of formal logic to articulate and assess argumentation. 2) Construct clear, rigorous arguments for well-delineated theses. 3) Critically reflect on and accurately describe experiences of privilege and oppression by looking at the work of Alain Locke.

Class Materials (Required)

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

Class Materials (Suggested)

The Philosophy of Alain Locke: Harlem Renaissance and Beyond. Edited by Leonard Harris. ISBN: 978-0877228295

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for Philosophy PhD Graduate Students