By the end of this course, students will...

1. Become familiar with major feminist philosophical themes, problems, and the methods of dealing with them;

2. Be introduced to important classical and contemporary philosophers and how they have viewed and framed the debate around gender in philosophy;

3. Learn how to read and interpret philosophical texts;

4. Acquire an initial command of philosophical language with regard to gender and feminist studies;

5. Demonstrate what it means to adopt a "philosophical attitude"; and

6. Learn what philosophy is and the ways in which it is relevant to one’s personal and professional life.