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PH454G: KNOWLEDGE, POWER AND SOCIETY (2017-2018)

Last modified: 27 Feb 2018 18:14


Course Overview

This course examines issues lying at the intersection of epistemology and social, political and feminist philosophy. We will investigate how differences in the power of certain social groups affect the ability to create and share knowledge, and vice-versa. Topics of discussion include epistemic injustice, propaganda and the signficance of minority groups' pride movements.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Session Second Sub Session Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Old Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Federico Luzzi

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
  • Either Programme Level 4 or Programme Level 5

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

  • PH304G Knowledge, Power and Society (Studied)
  • PH354G Knowledge, Power and Society (Studied)
  • PH404G Knowledge, Power and Society (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course examines issues lying at the intersection of epistemology and social, political and feminist philosophy. We will investigate how differences in the power of certain social groups affect the ability to create and share knowledge, and vice-versa. Topics of discussion include epistemic injustice, propaganda and the signficance of minority groups' pride movements.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: 

  • Essay (50%)
  • Take-home exam (50%)

 

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

Feedback will be provided on all assessments via online marking.

Course Learning Outcomes

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