Philosophy 248 - Phil. Issues in Race/Racism

An introduction to discussions of 'race' within philosophy and related discussions in science, the law, and the arts. Topics to be discussed include: Is 'race' real, subjective, or produced by society? How is race relevant to our identities? How does the popular media represent 'race?' Does science construct 'race?' What is the connection between 'race,' gender, and class? Class readings from philosophy and a variety of interdisciplinary texts, including film and literature.