Philosophy 336 - Contemporary French Philosophy

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Grinnell College

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A detailed study of French philosophy since 1960. Possible topics include structuralism, deconstruction, poststructuralism, and postmodernism. Focus on issues of interdisciplinary concern, addressing questions of textuality, psychoanalysis, and politics. Readings may include works by Foucault, Derrida, Deleuze, Lyotard, Cixous, and Irigaray, among others. With permission of instructor, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Philosophy 234, or 235, or 268, or permission of instructor. SCHRIFT.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.grinnell.edu

Phone Number:

(641) 269-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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