Philosophy Department
The Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science offers a program that leads to a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy. The study of philosophy is the reasoned pursuit of fundamental truths. It is a systematic investigation of the key assumptions that underlie our thinking and which often are taken for granted. Much of what is learned in philosophy can be applied in virtually any endeavor. This is both because philosophy touches upon so many subjects, and especially because many of its methods and forms of analysis are applicable in any field.News & Events
PHI 290: Problems in Philosophy: Africa, Social Justice & Exile
Prof. Kathleen Wininger
Thursdays, 5:35-8:05
LB 241 Class #: 10102
Why are people forced to leave Africa, where do they go, what makes it difficult for them to return? This course examines exile, its effect on men, women and children. Looking at theories of social justice, personal narratives, short stories, and visual culture will help us consider moral issues in the post-colonial landscape of Africa. In a continent that was almost entirely colonized, we see examples of cultures reaching back into their histories to reclaim traditional cultural values. We will move beyond human rights models to discusses different disciplinary perspectives, consider issues of restorative and transnational justice as a lens through which to explore issues of social justice for people in Africa and Africans living abroad.
This course satisfies the Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility and Citizenship (EISRC) requirement for Gen ED.
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