Politics of Post-Modernism
Political Science · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall Or Winter
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where POL-3220 counts
Counts toward 2 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
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Description
This course examines a selection of the precursors, proponents and critics of post-modern political thought such as Nietzsche, Foucault, Rorty, Lyotard, Jameson, Butler, Habermas, Derrida and Baudrillard. This course focuses on the politics generated by post-modernism. Among the questions considered are: What is modernism? What is post-modernism? What are the potential effects of a postmodern perspective on political theory and political practices? How has post-modernism influenced feminism and new social movements more generally?
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.