AAST 232 - Africana Philosophy

Next Offered: 2016-2017
Semester Offered: Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4HU, CD

‘Africana Philosophy’ is a survey course that explores the tradition of philosophical speculation among the communities of the Africana world. Important to the course is the question of ‘what is philosophy’ and ‘what is a philsopher’ in the context of Africana life. The course will examine major texts, writers and diverse schools of thought that explore race, politics, identity, sexuality, and other areas of speculation.
Enrollment Limit: 25
Instructor: C. Peterson