Philosophy 290-6

This course is a workshop for discussing work-in-progress in moral, political, and legal theory. The central aim is to enable students to engage directly with philosophers, political theorists, and legal scholars working on important normative questions. Another aim is to bring together scholars from different disciplines and perspectives, such as economics, history, sociology, and political science, who have strong normative interests. In Fall 2019, the workshop will focus on the theme of “identities.” A list of confirmed presenters is below.

The format of the course will be as follows. For the sessions with guest presenters, lunch will be served starting at 12:00. A designated student commentator will lead off with a 15-minute comment on the paper. The presenter will have 5-10 minutes to respond and then we will open up the discussion to the group. The first part of the course will be open to non-enrolled students, faculty, and visitors who wish to participate in the workshop discussion. We’ll stop for a break around 1:45 and those not enrolled in the course will leave. Enrolled students will continue the discussion with the guest from 2:00 to 3:00.

This is a cross-listed/room-shared course with the Philosophy and Political Science Departments. Students may enroll through Law (Law 210.2), Philosophy (Philosophy 290-6), or Political Science (PS 211). The first class will meet on Friday, August 30.

Schedule:

Aug 30 Introductory session (for enrolled students only)

Sep 6 Brandon Terry, African & African American Studies and Social Studies, Harvard University

Sep 13 Robert Gooding-Williams, Philosophy and African American & African Diaspora Studies, Columbia University

Sep 20 Julie Suk, Sociology and Law, CUNY Graduate Center

Sep 27 Paula Moya, English, Stanford University

Oct 4 Kathryn Abrams, Law, UC Berkeley

Oct 11 Taeku Lee, Law and Political Science, UC Berkeley

Oct 18 Rachel Kranton, Economics, Duke University

Oct 25 Francis Fukuyama, Freeman Spogli Institute, Stanford University

Nov 1 Elizabeth Barnes, Philosophy, University of Virginia

Nov 8 Desmond Jagmohan, Political Science, UC Berkeley

Nov 15 Lisa Garcia Bedolla, School of Education, UC Berkeley

Nov 22 Will Kymlicka, Philosophy, Queen’s University