Philosophical Survey of Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Catalog description

Introduction to philosophical approaches to the study of gender and sexuality. Analyzes historical traditions in world philosophy and contemporary philosophical problems in metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of science and art, ethics, and social and political philosophy through the lens of gender and sexuality. Emphasis placed on historical and contemporary contributions of women, gender non-conforming or nonbinary individuals, and genderqueer individuals to philosophical analysis. Includes comparative analysis of world philosophies. 54.00 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)