PHIL 399 - 001

Capstone Seminar on a Topic in Philosophy
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Number
4517
Career
Undergraduate
Units
3 units
Grading
Graded Alpha
Topic
Marx
Description
Prerequisite: Course intended for philosophy majors. Students should have completed at least five philosophy courses.

This course engages the student in an analysis and discussion of special problems found in various areas of philosophy. Student should have completed five philosophy courses.

Outcomes: Students will develop a more advanced understanding of the philosophical enterprise, through direct student participation in an interactive seminar environment.
Enrollment Requirements
Prerequisite: Course intended for philosophy majors. Students should have completed at least five philosophy courses.
Class Notes
The course introduces students to Karl Marx¿s thought, and to 20th century and contemporary Marxist theory. In the first half of the course, we will focus on Marx's own writings, primarily on Capital, vol. I. In the second half, we will investigate how Marx¿s thought is developed by 20th century and contemporary Marxist thinkers. These include theorists from the traditions of Marxist-feminism, Black Marxism, and Eco-Marxism.
Class Actions
Class Details
Instructor(s)
Johanna Oksala
Meets
Mo 2:45PM - 5:15PM
Dates
01/13/2025 - 04/26/2025
Room
Cuneo Hall - Room 318
Instruction Mode
In person
Campus
Lake Shore Campus
Location
Lake Shore Campus
Components
Seminar Required
Class Availability
Status
Open
Seats Taken
10
Seats Open
5
Class Capacity
15
Wait List Total
0
Wait List Capacity
0