Women,Reason,Desire: Feminisim &Western Philosophy (PHIL7219)
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
3 Contact hours
Incompatible
PD219, PHIL2190
Assessment methods
Assignments, or assignment & examination
Course enquiries
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.
Course description
An exploration of the relations between feminism & the tradition of Western philosophy through a critical discussion of terms such as reason, identity & desire. The work of Simone de Beauvoir, Michele Le Doeuff, Luce Irigaray, Helen Cixous, Monique Wittig & Marguerite Duras to be considered.