PHI 363 - Topics: Latin American Philosophy (1)

This course will explore philosophy through the lens of Latin American thought, including essential writings on these topics from Latin America but also from U.S. Latino theorists. It will look closely at some of the most fundamental questions in the history of Latin American thought and culture, including how Latinos have reflected upon issues of race, values, and their own ethnic and cultural identity. The main goal will be to engage in thematic discussions where the views of Latin American thinkers on such questions will be examined and evaluated according to their own philosophical merits. Students will learn that reflecting upon the seminal ideas and arguments of Latin American thinkers is a worthwhile project with its own value in theoretical terms as a contribution to human understanding. For although some of the questions that have puzzled these thinkers do appear familiar within the Western philosophical tradition, Latin Americans have sought to answer them in new ways by introducing novel perspectives that are of interest to any person curious about great ideas. This course also counts toward the LAS minor. Prerequisite(s): Recommended that students have completed one course in philosophy; sophomore standing.
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