Philosophy
Current Students: Undergraduates
Core Modules and Options at Level 10
PHI9PE - Feminism
Over the past few decades, feminism has become a recognized academic discipline in its own right. This module provides an introduction to central debates within feminist philosophy. We will examine four key feminist philosophical issues:
- feminist metaphysics and conceptions of gender;
- feminist political philosophy, the family and workplace arrangements;
- feminist ethics and moral reasoning;
- feminist epistemology and philosophy of science.
Outcomes
This module aims to give each student
- a good understanding of issues that feminist philosophers are concerned with and an awareness of the major philosophical issues within feminism;
- an insight into the roots of the major debates examined and a subtle understanding of the problems discussed;
- a good acquaintance with key feminist texts and literature on the topics covered;
- the capacity to engage critically with different feminist arguments and positions the course explores.
The module further aims to improve students’ analytical, critical and reflective thought that is sensitive to cultural, social and ethnic differences. It also aims to develop critical skills in reading, argumentation and communication skills through seminar discussions and essay writing processes. (Refer to Section B of the Student Handbook for more details.)
Reading
There is no set text for the module, but there will be a coursepack of key readings that students must purchase. In addition, most of the issues discussed are covered by Jennifer Saul in Feminism: Issues and Arguments (OUP 2003), which students may wish to purchase.
Availability: |
Honours (semesters 4 or 6), 3 year and General Degree students |
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Prerequisite |
Either PHI9CA or PHI9CB. |
Assessment: |
Coursework (one required essay) 50%; examination (3 questions in 3 hours) 50%. Students may choose to submit a second essay to improve their coursework grade. |
Teaching Pattern: |
Two one-lectures and one one-hour seminar each week |
Regulations: |
For the purposes of the University’s attendance regulation 14, lectures and seminars are prescribed classes. The rationale for prescribing these classes may be found in the Philosophy Student Handbook, section F. This section also contains regulations relating to the submission of coursework, and other matters. |
Please contact TBA if you would like to know more about this module.