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This seminar introduces students to the concept of epistemic injustice--wrongs done to individuals in their capacity as knowers--and explores its implications for epistemology, ethics, and social critique. We begin by closely reading Miranda Fricker's influential account of testimonial and hermeneutical injustice, before turning to contemporary extensions, critiques, and applications of the concept. The seminar will cover topics such as epistemic oppression, epistemic violence, silencing, and the role of identity and social structures in shaping credibility and epistemic agency. We will aim to connect theoretical discussions to real-world cases and to reflect on the responsibilities of knowers in unequal epistemic environments.