We are often told that until the mid-twentieth century women made no substantial contributions to philosophical movements and agendas. The aim of this unit is to challenge this assumption. We will explore the works of women philosophers from the ancient to the modern period and show how they participated in contemporary debates and shaped philosophical agendas in exciting and radical ways. We will consider the reasons why women have been continually marginalized in the history of philosophy, investigate the notion of a philosophical canon, and assess how our practices as philosophers have contributed to this marginalization.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Philosophy |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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12 credit points at 1000 level in Philosophy or 6 credit points at 1000 level in Philosophy and 6 credit points at 1000 level in Gender Studies or Ancient History or History |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Emily Hulme, emily.hulme@sydney.edu.au |
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