WMST 247 - Philosophy and Women

Credits: 3

Description
Variety of philosophical writings by or about women, from Plato to the present, focusing on such key concepts as nature, equality, dignity, freedom, love and self-realization. May include feminist critiques of the Western philosophical tradition.

Student Learning Outcomes

Discuss the theoretical nature and foundation of women in philosophy.
Recognize philosophical problems within and approaches to feminist theory.
Identify models of feminist interpretation including: feminist ethics, feminist aesthetics, feminist spirituality, and feminist social and political thought.
Address the ways that feminist perspectives such as radical, socialist, and liberal have evolved into the present contestations and current sites of debates among feminist theorists.
Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills in a multicultural and diverse setting.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade