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PHL 535
Introduction to Indigenous Philosophy
This course is an introduction to the wide variety of Indigenous philosophical viewpoints. Beginning with the Creation Stories which underlie the fundamental beliefs of Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, students will examine concepts and practices such as reciprocity, traditional medicines, and storytelling. Indigenous decolonial thought, contemporary philosophy, and political philosophy will be explored within the context of the wider philosophical canon, while addressing contemporary issues related to land, language, and culture.
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
Prerequisites
None
Co-Requisites
None
Antirequisites
None
Custom Requisites
None
Mentioned in the Following Calendar Pages
*List may not include courses that are on a common table shared between programs.
- Arts and Contemporary Studies Core Elective Table I
- English and Philosophy Core Elective Table II
- English and Philosophy Double Major
- History and Philosophy Core Elective Table II
- History and Philosophy Double Major
- Minor in Indigenous Thought
- Minor in Philosophy
- Philosophy
- Philosophy Core Elective Table II