PHIL-36600 Latin American Philosophy

This course is an introduction to philosophy in Latin America. We first raise the question, "Is there a Latin Philosophy?". We then explore the Latin American response to the perennial problems of European philosophy. Topics may include: human nature, epistemology, freedom and liberation, colonialism and oppression, racism, and ethnic and cultural identity.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PHIL 11000 or consent of the instructor