PHIL 39 Critical Theory and Post-Structuralism

This course examines themes in 20th and 21st century French and German philosophy, with a focus on critical social theory of the Frankfurt School and French post-structuralism, and contemporary work inspired by these traditions.  Figures covered in this course may include:  Adorno, Horkheimer, Habermas, Foucault, Deleuze, Derrida, and Honneth. Topics may include:  the dialectic of enlightenment; the critique of power; the Frankfurt School; structuralism and post-structuralism; and the problem of modernity.

Prerequisite

One Philosophy course, or permission of the instructor.

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:TMV; WCult:W

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