PHIL 298 - Capitalism & Social Pathology

This course in 19th century Continental philosophy examines the nature of capitalism and modern societies, whether they produce certain social pathologies, and if so, how we should change society to remove them. Our key questions will include: Are modern capitalistic societies rational and capable of providing a flourishing life to all, or are they necessarily alienating, exploitative and self-undermining? What are the primary drivers of social progress and revolution? Should there be solidarity between the women’s and workers’ movements? Do reason and morality cause individual and societal illnesses and dysfunctions? We will read works by Hedwig Dohm, G. W. F. Hegel, Immanuel Kant, Rosa Luxemburg, Friedrich Nietzsche, Lou Salomé, Adam Smith, Clara Zetkin and others.

Credits 1

Notes
This course is open to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, or by permission of instructor.

Area
Humanities

Division
Arts and Humanities

Compass Attributes
Humanities