PHIL 140 GN: Introduction to Africana Philosophy

This course introduces students to main authors and themes in Africana Philosophy. Africana Philosophy analyzes the experiences of African-descended peoples in the Americas, especially in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America. We study a range of topics including: black art, music, and culture; slavery and its legacy; African American versus black identity; black masculinity; black feminism; whiteness; racism; and multiculturalism.

Credits

3 credits

Distribution

GN: Group A - Philosophy (APH) │ Communication (C) │ Global Diversity & Citizenship (G)

Notes

Academic Level: 100-UG Level 1 Intro/Found

Modalities: In Person