Philosophy & Race

Race is a social construct that invites a number of philosophical questions, such as those of identity, inter-subjectivity, justice, rationality, and culturally different ways of knowing. The course will examine, among others, philosophical reflections on race by the following thinkers: Douglass, West, Fanon, Vasconcelos, Appiah, Bernsaconi, Outlaw, Levinas, Mendieta. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Social Inequality requirement.

Degree requirement — Critical Perspectives: S

1 unit — Hernandez-Lemus

Previously Featured Offering

Philosophy & Race examines the idea of race being a social construct and its outcomes. The course examines the works of philosophical thinkers, such as Frederick Douglass, José Vasconcelos, and Emmanuel Levinas, among many others to further explore this concept.
Photo of Frederick Douglass
Race is a social construct that invites a number of philosophical questions, such as those of identity, inter-subjectivity, justice, rationality, and culturally different ways of knowing. The course will examine, among others, philosophical reflections on race by the following thinkers: Douglass, West, Fanon, Vasconcelos, Appiah, Bernsaconi, Outlaw, Levinas, Mendieta.

Offerings

Term Block Title Instructor Location Student Limit/Available Updated
Fall 2022 Block 1 Philosophy & Race Alberto Hernandez-Lemus Tutt Library 3RD PATIO 25 / 19 05/29/2023
Fall 2023 Block 1 Philosophy & Race Alberto Hernandez-Lemus TBA 25 / 21 05/29/2023
Report an issue - Last updated: 05/29/2023