GPSY 6354 -

Institution:

The New School

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Description:

Dehumanizing Others Spring 2009. Three credits. Emanuele Castano The capacity to recognize another person's humanity and subjectivity is one of the things that make us human. Yet, individuals routinely deny others their humanity, and depict them as animals, robots, or simply sub-human creatures. This course looks at how and why this happens. What are the conditions that lead to the dehumanization of others What are the motives behind it What are the consequences The focus is on the collective level, ranging from the objectification of women in everyday life to the extreme dehumanization of enemies in war. This course is intended for PhD students. MA students who are interested in taking the class should contact the instructor for permission.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.newschool.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 229-5600

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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