PHILOS 169
Latinx Philosophy
Description: Lecture, three to four hours; discussion, one hour (when scheduled). Examination of the contributions of philosophers of Latin American descent in the U.S. Topics include social identity, mestizaje, indigeneity, coloniality, linguistic oppression, immigration and citizenship, canon formation, and metaphilosophical questions about the possibility and value of Latinx philosophy. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Spring 2024 - A shame that this class was impacted by the encampment protest situation, so I can only say so much. The content was incredibly interesting and offered a different perspective than what is offered in the canon of philosophy as well as critique it. The grading policy depends on what you put in and how you engage rather than getting arbitrary score percentage per assignment. He treats lecture as a discussion and helps keep it engaging. You really FEEL like you’re learning rather than putting up with a class for the sake of a grade. In my opinion, the philos classes here are hit or miss, and this one is definitely a HIT. Take it if you perhaps have roots in Latin America and would like to learn about the overshadowed philosophy in the region. Being Mex, it helped me appreciate more where I came from, and helped realize the problems facing minorities in philos.
Spring 2024 - A shame that this class was impacted by the encampment protest situation, so I can only say so much. The content was incredibly interesting and offered a different perspective than what is offered in the canon of philosophy as well as critique it. The grading policy depends on what you put in and how you engage rather than getting arbitrary score percentage per assignment. He treats lecture as a discussion and helps keep it engaging. You really FEEL like you’re learning rather than putting up with a class for the sake of a grade. In my opinion, the philos classes here are hit or miss, and this one is definitely a HIT. Take it if you perhaps have roots in Latin America and would like to learn about the overshadowed philosophy in the region. Being Mex, it helped me appreciate more where I came from, and helped realize the problems facing minorities in philos.
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