The course explores the various philosophical assumptions and issues that are latent in much of popular culture. Through examining various works of popular culture - including popular films, television shows, novels, and popular music - the course exposes students to central topics in philosophy, especially in ethics, and social and political philosophy. Topics include (but are not limited to): epistemology, ethics, disability, metaphysics, philosophy of language, political philosophy, and so on. It is expected that students who complete this course will be able to (i) engage with, and (ii) critically discuss, popular culture philosophically. This will enable students to be critical, rather than passive, consumers (or even producers) of popular culture.
