Many philosophers, particularly of the Enlightenment era, wrote on the subject of race and ethnicity. Many also expounded views that would now be considered racist, amongst them Immanuel Kant. Join this course to find out more, and to question and discuss his views on race and ethnicity.
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The course is about philosophy and racism. It will examine Kant’s anthropology and his ideas on the different races and ethnic groups, which some have described as racist. The question is how can Kant the architect of freedom be reconciled with Kant’s alleged racist views?
What will we cover?
The course will examine Kant’s theory of race within its anthropology. It will explore questions about how his theory of race fits within his overall critical philosophical system. Is the Kantian project consistent or inconsistent? Does Kant’s alleged racism undermine his entire philosophy?
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
You should be able to gain an understanding of how Kant developed his theory of race, and question whether the Kantian philosophical system is consistent or not.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You do not need to have any particular skills. An open mind, intellectual curiosity, interest in knowing more about race and philosophy and a willingness to listen and respond to views with which you may not always agree are more important than specific levels of skill.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Course will be taught at an introductory to intermediate level in a face-to-face class, via a combination of tutor presentation and discussion.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no additional costs. Just bring with you instruments or for note-taking.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Please check the philosophy section of the website, in the Culture, History and Humanities section. for up-to-date information about forthcoming philosophy courses.
Dr Gabriel O. Apata is a research scholar and academic tutor of many years standing. His undergraduate and post-graduate degrees were in philosophy, while his PhD was in cultural studies/sociology. His academic interests are therefore multi-disciplinary, and his areas of research cover Philosophy, Sociology, Aesthetics, Religion, Post-colonial Studies, African history and politics as well as Diaspora Studies. He has published many academic articles in leading journals on these various subjects as well as reviews of academic books. He is a co-editor of book reviews for the journal Theory, Culture and Society. Gabriel is very excited to start teaching at City Lit and welcomes everyone to his classes.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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