Feminist Philosophy (V7085)
Feminist Philosophy
Module V7085
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
In this module we will look at feminist philosophy in a wide sense. Some of the topics we may consider include: the sex/gender distinction, reproductive issues and the family, sexual objectification, intersectionality, epistemic injustice, and feminist interpretations of the history of philosophy. Philosophers whose work we will discuss may include: Judith Butler, Luce Irigaray, Sally Haslanger, and Robin Dembroff. Students will have the opportunity to examine and develop their own positions on these issues.
Module learning outcomes
Display familiarity with basic feminist theory.
Display knowledge of various clasic feminist philosophical texts.
Be able to distinguish between various conceptions of equality.
Critically engage with various ethical and political debates of particular relevance to women.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | A1 Week 1 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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