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Course Catalog 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PHIL 227 - Feminist Philosophy: Ethics and Politics


This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies
Semester Offered: First Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4HU

This course attempts to analyze notions like ‘feminism’, and ‘gender’. It articulates various forms of feminist philosophy, and applies feminism to interpersonal ethics and political problems. We discuss whether there is a distinctively feminist ethics, and whether political liberalism, contemporary popular culture, or the traditional family are sexist. We also take up feminist discussion of sexual harassment, affirmative action, pornography and other topics. (V)
Enrollment Limit: 30
Instructor: T. Hall



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