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Jul 31, 2025
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PHR 3333 - FEMINIST PHILOSOPHY
credits: 3.0
Crosslisted/Same As: WMS 3333
PHR 3333-WMS 3333 . This course serves as an introduction to feminist thought as it relates to perennial philosophical questions. The course is an historical and topical survey that deals with the metaphysical implications of gender identity (“Is there an essential gendered identity, or is this identity a function of social norms and enculturation?”), epistemology (“How do gender norms influence how we come to know what we know?”), ethics and political philosophy (“Are approaches to moral problems affected by gender norms?”), and aesthetics (“How are art practices and theories affected by feminism?”). We will situate these questions through an historical examination of authors representing perspectives of Liberal Feminism (Hume, Wollestonecraft, Mill ); Radical Feminism (Mackinnon, Dworkin); Multiculturalism and Global Justice (Nussbaum); and Postmodernism (Butler). Objectives: A) Understand the history of feminist thought and its relationship to key philosophical concepts in epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics; B) Articulate arguments and viewpoints of their own based upon this understanding; C) Critically analyze these ideas and viewpoints in both oral and written formats. Method of Instruction: Lecture and discussion. Method of Evaluation: Reading, quizzes, two short analysis papers (1,200 words), and research paper (3,000 words).
Prerequisite(s): WMS 1000 - WOMEN AND SOCIETY
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