Philosophy of Disability

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Explores a range of perspectives on the philosophy of disability, from positions presenting disability as a fundamental “lack” of the body to those that constitute it as “mere difference” to more transformative understandings that politicize and historicize the category “disability” itself. Core class concepts include “normalcy,” “disability,” “health,” “well-being” and “quality of life.” Answers fundamental questions about body/mind functioning and flourishing through phenomenological, ethical, political, metaphysical and epistemological approaches.