Feminist theory has always had a political agenda: to improve the situation of women in society. But it also has philosophical import, asking basic questions about personal identity, about ethical obligations to others, about knowledge, and about the history of philosophy. This course will bring together both of these strands, focusing on feminist theory, feminist politics, and the contributions that feminist theory can make in thinking about politics in general. The course asks, what could feminist theory offer not only women but all of society? Course material covers various feminist orientations, including classical liberal feminism, cultural feminism, French feminism, and recent contributions to democratic theory.
