A Class Worth My Time...

PHIL 243: Philosophy of Latin America

After taking History of Latin American since 1810 last semester and currently being enrolled in History of Cultural and Intellectual Latin America, this class seemed fitting for me. So much of what we discuss is around the time of the Independence Wars in Latin America. This is a time period which I have studied extensively through other classes from a historical perspective. It is now enjoyable to study this era from a different view. This class questions ethical and moral motives of the Europeans and even Natives. We get to read philosophical arguments by authors of the time, and discuss their pieces while comparing them to current situations of Latin America. It is a great class that makes me think and dig deeper into the subjects that I have learned, but now coming to truly understand.

What does this class hold for my future? So much of Latin America history is directly reflected in the situations of these countries today. It has been said time and time again that all of Latin America’s problems can be traced back to the colonial times of this region. As a future teacher/missionary of people from this area, knowing and understanding their history will better enable me to relate to them. From issues like why a family illegally crossed the border to raise their children here to homeless children left on the streets without anyone caring, not even the government, this class helps me to not judge these situations. Knowing the past hardships and mayhem that many of these countries puts these conditions into perspective. Anyone with a future relating in anyway to Latin America should definitely look into this class.