Social & Political Philosophy
Durham
Liberal Arts::Philosophy
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 35
Term:
Fall 2024
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Full Term (08/26/2024
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12/09/2024)
CRN:
16178
Grade Mode:
Letter Grading
Examines social and political thought that may include texts from ancient through contemporary times, addressing topics such as natural rights, revolution, law, freedom, justice, power. Questions may include: What is a community, and how are individuals related to communities? Can any particular form of government be morally justified, and if so, what kind of government? Can anarchism work? Is there something wrong with a society in which there is private ownership of property? What is oppressive? What is freedom, and are we free? What roles should different forms of power play in a society? Could and should there be a genderless society? Is ethnic diversity valuable?
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s):
PHIL 436,
PHIL 436H,
PHIL 437
Instructors:
Ruth Sample
Times & Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2024 | 12/9/2024 | TR | 11:10am - 12:30pm | HS G21 |
| Final Exam12/11/2024 | 12/11/2024 | W | 3:30pm - 5:30pm | HS G21 |
Booklist
| Book | Details |
|---|---|
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POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY:ESSENTIAL TEXTS
4TH 22
by CAHN
Required
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