AFC 445 Themes in African and African Diasporic Philosophies

This course will introduce students to a sampling of the major thinkers and threads in the tradition of African and African diasporic philosophies from the early twentieth century to the contemporary moment. By the end of the course, students will be able to identify and discuss some of the major fields of black philosophy both on their own terms and in relation to western philosophy. Students will rigorously engage with not only the principles of some of the major fields of black philosophy, but they will “read” various forms of black cultural production to see how these philosophies are applied and worked.

Often cross-listed with PHIL 445 and AFC 502

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall (in-person/hybrid)

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

Equivalent Course(s) - PHIL 445, AFC 502
Course History -
Approved for online delivery, effective fall 2025; Equivalent Course added 6/2023; Course Rotation updated 12/2022; New Course 2/2019, effective Fall 2019

Africology, Philosophy

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