PH 340 - Otherness and Marginalization

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Saint Michael's College

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The theme of this course will be "marginalization of 'Others.'" There will be three main components to the course: (1) stories, testimonies, videos, and articles written by victims of marginalization, or about their experiences; (2) examination of Emmanuel Levinas' philosophical ethics based on "Otherness"; and (3) service-learning work with individuals in the community who face possible marginalization. We will discuss five broad categories of marginalization: marginalization of (1) a race group, (2) the poor, (3) the abandoned/rejected, (4) the ill, and (5) the elderly. In a world that requires frequent and meaningful contact with people, cultures, and belief systems different from one's own, this problem of marginalization and otherness demands attention and discu Prerequisites: One 200-level Philosophy course. Credits: 3 cr. Misc. Notes: Optional service-learning trip to Georgetown, Guyana in May. 1 cr. Crosslisted: GL 340

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smcvt.edu

Phone Number:

(802) 654-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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