PH285 - Philosophy & Race
This course explores the nature and politics of race and racism. We will typically consider questions such as, Is there such a thing as ‘race’? What does it mean to say race is ‘biological’? What does it mean to say that race is a ‘social construct’? What is the difference between racial categories and ethnic categories, like ‘Latino’? and What do we owe victims of race-based injustice? We will engage with the work of well-known contemporary philosophers of race and important figures from the history of the philosophy of race, such as W.E.B. DuBois, Alain Locke, José Martí, José Vasconcelos, and V.F. Cordova. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Social Inequality requirement. Meets the Critical Learning: AIM requirement. Meets the Equity and Power: EPG requirement.
Degree requirement — Critical Learning: AIM, Critical Perspectives: S, Equity and Power: EPG
1 unit
Previously Featured Offering

Offerings
Term | Block | Title | Instructor | Location | Student Limit/Available | Updated |
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Fall 2024 | Block 2 | Philosophy & Race | Cody Gomez | Armstrong Hall 259A | 25 / 10 | 04/21/2025 |
Fall 2025 | Block 1 | Philosophy & Race | TBA | 25 / 25 | 04/21/2025 |