Philosophy 310la - Seminar: Topics in Recent and Contemporary Philosophy- Latin American Philosophy

Sem:T-LatinAmerican

Spring
2024
01
4.00
Juan Sebastian Ospina

W 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM

Smith College
PHI-310la-01-202403
Dewey 104
jospina@smith.edu
This course provides a survey of different Latin American philosophical traditions. The course considers the existence of a Latin American philosophy in its own right and its contributions to understanding other world philosophies. The course examines different figures in Latin American thought relevant to social and political philosophy; the history of philosophy; political violence and revolutions; and race, feminism and memory. Among others, the course focuses on figures such as Guaman Poma de Ayala, Bartolomé de las Casas, Carlos Mariátegui, Enrique Dussel, Aníbal Quijano, Maria Lugones, Gloria Anzaldúa and Silvia Rivera Cusicánqui. Enrollment limited to 12. Juniors and seniors only. Instructor permission required.

[CE] JR/SR only

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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