Seminar: Special Topics in Philosophy (410-0-2)

Topic

Protest and Resistance

Instructors

Jose Medina
847/467-7539
Kresge 3-347

Meeting Info

Kresge 3438 Philosophy Sem. Rm: Mon 2:00PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

In this seminar we will study theories of protest and resistance in the contemporary literature in social epistemology and social and political philosophy. We will examine protest and resistance as forms of address and action that can take multiple forms (civil & uncivil, discursive & non-discursive, etc.), leading to different kinds of interventions aiming at different kinds of social change. In addition to political resistance, we will also study the kinds of epistemic, affective, and aesthetic resistance needed to fight social exclusions and oppressive ideologies. Readings will include Judith Butler, Robin Celikates, José Medina, Michele Moody-Adams, and Erin Pineda, among others.

Learning Objectives

Mastery of recent literature on protest and resistance
Ability to develop a research paper on this topic

Class Materials (Required)

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

Readings will include Judith Butler, Robin Celikates, José Medina, Michele Moody-Adams, and Erin Pineda, among others.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for Philosophy PhD Graduate Students