PHIL-231 Indigenous Philosophy of the Americas
An overview of the some of the main indigenous philosophical traditions that have flourished across Abya Yala (a.k.a. the Americas) before and after the European conquest. The course aims to show that these philosophical traditions, which have been traditionally marginalized in non-Indigenous/Western philosophical circles, contain valuable insights that can help us address some of our current philosophical and practical concerns. Topics to be studied in the course include indigenous metaphysics, indigenous epistemology, indigenous ethics, and indigenous conceptions of language and truth, among others. Readings for the course will include seminal texts from prominent Native American and Indigenous figures
Standard Course (40)
Credits
1
Prerequisite
One course in philosophy