16.7 2nd and 3rd years Ms. Megan Laverty. One first-year single-semester Philosophy subject. Students who lack this prerequisite, but believe themselves adequately prepared to attempt any second/third year subjects, should consult the Head of Department. First semester Three hours a week. Students should gain from this subject:

• an understanding of the philosophical issues involved in the discussion of women in society;
• the capacity to apply techniques of philosophical analysis to the discussion of these matters.

A recent history of feminist thought with particular empahsis upon the changing relationship between traditional philosophy and feminist theory. It charts the development of key concepts such as equality, difference, political, patriarchy, sex and gender. It examines the analytical and ethical issues which arise in feminist theory. One 2-hour end-of-semester examination (50 per cent) and an assignment of no more than 3,000 words (50 per cent).