PHIL 39 Critical Theory and Post-Structuralism
This course examines themes in 20th and 21st century French and German philosophy, with a focus on critical social theory of the Frankfurt School and French post-structuralism, and contemporary work inspired by these traditions. Figures covered in this course may include: Adorno, Horkheimer, Habermas, Foucault, Deleuze, Derrida, and Honneth. Topics may include: the dialectic of enlightenment; the critique of power; the Frankfurt School; structuralism and post-structuralism; and the problem of modernity.
Prerequisite
One Philosophy course, or permission of the instructor.