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2014-2015 University Catalog

PHIL 338 - Philosophy, Sex, and Gender

Credits: 3 (NR)
An exploration of how concepts of sex and gender both structure key philosophical ideas and put such ideas into question. The course examines the ways patriarchal structures situate woman as the ‘other’ as well as alternative feminist approaches to sexuality, subjectivity, the body, and language. An overriding theme is the relationship between questions of sexual difference and other key issues in contemporary philosophy.

Prerequisite(s): 3 credits of philosophy, or permission of instructor.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring