Fakes, forgeries, copies, knockoffs, imposters, posers, phonies: we have so many words for people and things that we judge to be inauthentic. But what exactly is authenticity? What, if anything, is valuable about it? In this course, we will explore the concept of authenticity as it surfaces in art, nature, food, culture, identity, technology, and history in an attempt to determine what is at stake in being the real deal.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 16

Prerequisites: One previous course in philosophy or permission of instructor.

Instructor: Matthes

Distribution Requirements: REP - Religion, Ethics, and Moral Philosophy

Typical Periods Offered: Fall

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Spring

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