This course is a philosophical examination of impairment and disability in personal and social contexts. Students will be introduced to histories of disability and Disability Studies. Disability Studies will be put in conversation with Metaphysics, History of (Western) Philosophy, Feminist and Queer Theory, Political Philosophy, Ethics, and/or Theology of Disability. Students will be challenged to think anew their beliefs and behaviors with regard to persons with disabilities in light of concerns of justice, interpersonal relationships, ethics, and systematic oppression.
Prerequisites
One RPH/PRT course.