Course Description

Introduces philosophy to students through an analysis of popular culture phenomena. Basic philosophical concepts, methods, and theories will be learned through discussion of technology, films, television, therapy, sports, race, gender, alternative sexuality and drug use.

This course fulfills the MSU Core D requirement or 3 credits of the humanities requirement in Liberal Studies.

Meeting Place and Times

Online

Instructor(s)

Jeffrey Stephenson holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, and has research interests in ancient philosophy (esp. Aristotle), philosophy of technology, and Existentialism. He lives on a small ranch in Butte, Montana, along with his wife, three dogs, and nine chickens

Tuition and Fees

If you are accepted into a qualified online program, see the appropriate MSU Online Only Tuition and Fee table.

If you are also taking a face-to-face course, please refer to the MSU Fee Schedules.

Required Books/Materials

  • Wolfe, Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test

ISBN: 9780312427597            

  • Betts, History of Popular Culture

ISBN: 9780415674379   

  • Giroux, The Mouse That Roared

ISBN: 9781442201439

  • Oliver, Hunting Girls

ISBN: 9780231178372              

  • Caulfield, Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?

ISBN: 9780807039700                  

 

Computer Requirements:

  • Internet access
  • A device and browser that pass the system check for Brightspace LE, MSU's learning management system.

For More Information

For course information, please contact the instructor Jeff Stephenson

How to Register

You must be accepted as a student to Montana State University to take this course.

Learn how to apply.

After your application has been accepted, you will register via MSU's online registration system, MyInfo.

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Once you have your PIN, learn how to register through MyInfo.