PHIL 408 Feminist Theories
Course explores themes and issues in the development of feminist theory in the modern and post-modern world. Questions studied will include the role of feminism as critic of philosophy, the challenge to categories of “public” and “private,” common good and private interest, the examination of “subjective” and “objective” description, and changing understandings of ethics and virtue. Transformation of philosophical understanding in light of increasing global consciousness will also be considered in light of the role of feminism and the leadership of women in recent socio-political and economic changes.