Latin American and Latino Studies 80E - Latin American Philosophy

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University of California-Santa Cruz

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Is there a general school of philosophy endemic to Latin America Would it have to appeal to quintessential Western philosophical questions regarding knowledge, values, and reality If not, why not, and would it then still count as philosophy What difference do ethnic and national diversity, as well as strong political and social inequality, make to the development of philosophical questions and frameworks Course explores a variety of historically situated Latin American thinkers who investigate ethnic identity, gender, and socio-political inequality and liberation, and historical memory, and who have also made important contributions to mainstream analytical and continental philosophy. (Also offered as Philosophy 80E. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) (General Education Code(s): T4-Humanities and Arts, E.) R. Winthur

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1.25

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucsc.edu/

Phone Number:

(831) 459-0111

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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