Philosophy and Social Criticism
What is a good society? What makes a just society? In this seminar, we will explore these questions through readings in social and political philosophy as well as social criticism. We will consider different types of social criticism, the position and authority of the critic, the need for social and political theory, and the sources of and justification for normative standards of criticism. We will explore specific themes in social criticism such as justice, struggles for recognition, and critiques of technology, instrumental reason, and power. We will also examine the implications of criticizing one's own society as opposed to criticizing other societies or global society. (Previous course in philosophy or waiver)