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PHIL-130 Philosophy and Hip-Hop
This course provides an introduction to moral theory through examining the content of socially conscious rap songs in relation to traditional philosophical assumptions about the good life, the nature of justice, and the pursuit of wisdom. This course also provides an introduction to the field of critical race theory through examining how several rap songs express ideas or theories that are now prominent in the field. 4 SH. CC: Diversity, Ethics.