IN THIS LESSON

  • We will assess the strengths and weaknesses of the term ‘Western’ and explore its geographical, historical and political dimensions.

READINGS

  • Samir Amin, Eurocentrism. “The Construction of Eurocentric Culture” pages 165-171.

  • Alasdair MacIntyre, Whose Justice? Which Rationality? “Rival Justices, Competing Rationalities” pages 1-12.