Women, Rights, Islam, and Modernity
PHIL 111
Spring 2013 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
FGSS 125 |
This writing- and discussion-intensive course will examine evolving tensions between traditional philosophy and religion and modernity. The focus of discussions and writing will be the role of women, rights, and Islam in redefining modernity. Students will critically analyze rights claims from philosophical, political, and normative perspectives to assess the role of rights in mediating the transition between traditional and contemporary global culture. What is the basis of rights claims, and how are rights advanced or denied in global discourse? We will study the emerging roles of women, both in America and abroad, in contributing to public life and transforming Islam. Finally, we will attempt to assess the impact of Islam on the culture of modernity. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA PHIL |
| Course Format: Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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