PHIL572

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Frankfurt School Critical Theory

PHILOSOPHY A&S - Arts and Sciences

Subject

PHIL

Catalog Number

572

Title

Frankfurt School Critical Theory

Course Description

This course serves as an introduction to the 'Frankfurt School' and Critical Theory with particular emphasis upon rationality, social psychology, and aesthetics. Through close readings of key texts by members of the school (Horkheimer, Benjamin, Adorno, Habermas) we will work toward an understanding of the analyses they developed and consider their validity. All readings and discussions are in English.

Grading Basis

Graded

Consent (Permission Number)

No Special Consent Required

Min Units

3

Max Units

3

Lecture

Crosslisted Courses

General Education Curriculum Codes

(EI) Ethical Inquiry, (CZ) Civilizations