Derrida and Foucault

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Taught by DSPT. This course will examine key themes in the thought of Derrida and Foucault, two contemporary philosophers whose names have become interchangeable with deconstruction, an appreciation of the role of differance, a sensitivity to power structures and relations of domination, and a critique of the modern, enlightenment conception of subjectivity (the "death of the subject.") Through a close reading of key texts, students will explore these themes and assess the overall impact of Derrida and Foucault on philosophy and theology. Seminar format. Students will be evaluated based on their class participation, short presentations, and a final research paper. Intended audience: MA, PhD and ThD students. [Faculty Consent required; Auditors with faculty permission]