Short courses

Summary

“Strengthen the female mind by enlarging it, and there will be an end to blind obedience.” Mary Wollstonecraft, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman 

Feminism has long contributed to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. From Mary Wollstonecraft’s rallying cry for equal rights to Simone de Beauvoir’s interrogation of what the category ‘woman’ means in the modern world. 

Join this course to learn how feminist thought can inform major philosophical questions. It will introduce you to some of the key debates in feminist philosophy, ranging from metaphysics (the nature of reality and being), philosophy of language (why it matters, what it impacts) and epistemology (ways of knowing). Drawing on a range of feminist texts and ideas, this course is an ideal starting point for those interested in feminist thought - especially those considering these ideas in other disciplines such as art, history, literature and many other subjects. 

Over a series of talks and selected readings, our expert tutor will explain: 

• the key debates in feminist philosophy  
• how to engage with key feminist texts and ideas 
• the significance of feminism for various philosophical debates 

You will also have the chance to discuss and reflect on what you learn with other students and the tutor in seminars 

Choose this course if you want to learn: 

• The basic philosophical problems and arguments concerning feminism 
• How to share your thinking in discussion and learn from others