Course Description

PY216 Critical Social Theory 0.5

A study of current philosophical approaches to the analysis and critique of contemporary society. Topics may include capacities for domination and emancipation inherent in forms of rationality, language, individuation, and social struggles. Writings to be discussed will be drawn from the Critical Theorists of the Frankfurt School and others.

Prerequisite: Registration status: senior student

Exclusion: PY240Y.

Official electronic version updated on November 10, 2000

M. Watson, Editor