HON 322 - Consumerism, Politics, and Values

This interdisciplinary course will focus on the question of how the emergence of a mass consumer society has impacted our cultural, political, and moral/ethnical lives. The course builds on the work of Adorno and Horkheimer and the Frankfurt school which, after WWII, developed a psychological and philosophical critique of western culture. We conclude by reflecting on the impact of the economic crisis, which began in 2008, on consumerism. Pass/Fail: Pass/Fail option Course Typically Offered: Every 3 years.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Honors Program or permission of the instructor.

Credits: 4