Feminism (P01287)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : PPL-P-MSCFEM

This course explores the contribution of feminism to philosophy through the work of particular feminist philosophers, ranging from pioneers, like Mary Wollstonecraft and Simone de Beauvoir, to contemporary theorists, like Catharine MacKinnon. We will consider the challenge of feminism to theories of knowledge and rationality. For example: What are the implications of a feminist claim that reason is gendered, and how is that claim best understood? We will consider the challenge of feminism to theories of power and politics. For example: What are the implications of a feminist claim that women are objectified? This exploration will help us think about whether and how one can be a philosopher, or a feminist, or both.

Shared with UG course U00163 Feminism.

Venue: 11.18 David Hume Tower

Entry Requirements

? Costs : None.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Philosophy, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 12 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	14:00	15:00	Room 11.18, David Hume Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	14:00	14:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The coursework involves close and critical analysis of various historical and current views on central issues in feminism. Students are asked to read, critically assess and discuss some of the most important texts in this field. Students are encouraged to develop their skills in individual research through the writing of essays, and to develop their critical, analytic and communication skills through informal discussion and oral presentations in tutorial groups.