PHIL 4454 Unheard Voices: Philosophy at the Crossroads of Identity
What is a just society? What responsibility does each of us have to contribute to a common good? This course starts from the idea that answering these questions requires hearing the voices of those typically unheard, and recognizing the interlocking systems that construct our world. We will attempt to hear voices typically not heard, identify the forces that converge to make voices heard or unheard, and understand the roles that each of us play as silenced and silencer. We will attempt to discern a way forward to a more just society--a way forward that begins from where we are.
Course overview
- Department
- Philosophy
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall
Catalog details
- Satisfies core
- Cultural Diversity
Requirements fulfilled
- Philosophy: Free Philosophy electives (five courses, 15 credits); up to two approved cognate courses in other departments may also count (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- University Core: Cultural Diversity (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.58 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.63 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | Cherie Mcgill | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 15 of 15 |
| Spring 2023 | Cherie Mcgill | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.3 | — | 19 of 20 |
| Spring 2022 | Cherie Mcgill | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | — | 14 of 21 |