Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0191 - Feminist Philosophy

Working with contemporary feminist approaches to questions of difference, this course asks what place we should give experiences that seem quite central to everyday cultural life: those of the mysterious, the playful, the funny, the useless, the intimate, and the indifferent. How do these experiences mesh with meanings put into play by language, the senses, performances, critical reason, and the market? How do they link up with alternative kinds of pleasure and desire? What other concepts should we add to the list? Readings in feminist theory will be coupled with discussions of literature, art, and other cultural productions.

Culture, Humanities, and Languages Independent Work Multiple Cultural Perspectives Writing and Research In this course, students are expected to spend 7-8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time.