2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

PHIL 338 - Woman: The Philosophical Questions

Credits: 3 (NR)
Exploration of the meaning and politics of the question of woman that puts the idea of woman into question. Recognizing the historical context of this issue, the ways in which the structures of patriarchy situate woman as the other and determine the meanings of sexuality, subjectivity, the body, and language are examined. One overriding theme is relationship between the “woman” question and other central issues of 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