This semester, we will discuss the seminal work of contemporary philosopher, Dr./Prof. Rahel Jaeggi on “Critique of Forms of Life.”

“For many liberals, the question ‘Do others live rightly?’ feels inappropriate. Liberalism seems to demand a follow-up question: ‘Who am I to judge?’ Peaceful co-existence, in this view, is predicated on restraint from morally evaluating our peers. But Rahel Jaeggi sees the situation differently. Criticizing is not only valid but also useful, she argues. Moral judgment is no error; the error lies in how we go about judging.

One way to...

Course Number & Title: Philosophy 176 (Social and Political Philosophy)

In this class, we will engage with contemporary Feminist philosophers. We will read the works of Nancy Fraser, Judith Butler, Seyla Benhabib, Iris Marion Young, and Drucilla Cornell. We will use the following primary readings: 

• Feminist Contentions: A Philosophical Exchange
• Excerpts from Fortunes of Feminism by Nancy Fraser
• Excerpts from Justice and the Politics of Difference by Iris Marion Young

Philosophy 298: Special Problems (Global Justice and Universality) Focus on Seyla Benhabib and Cosmopolitan Normativity

Course Description: In this class, we introduce contemporary philosopher, Seyla Benhabib. Her thoughts on global justice, cosmopolitanism, and democratic iterations give us a robust and unique perspective on issues related to liberal democracies, culture, discourse ethics, and how...