2023-2024 Catalog

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. 

Credits

3

Prerequisite

WRIT 102 or WRIT 201 & PHIL 101, PHIL 103 or SOC 213; or permission of department