PHIL 436 (H01) - Social and Political Philosophy

PHIL 436 (H01) - Social and Political Philosophy

Hon/Social&PoliticalPhilosophy

Durham Liberal Arts::Philosophy
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 30 
Term:  Spring 2026 - Full Term (01/20/2026 - 05/04/2026)
CRN:  56441
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?
Equivalent(s):  PHIL 436H, PHIL 436W, PHIL 437
Only the following students: Honors College Admit, Honors Program
Attributes:  Inquiry (Discovery), Humanities(Disc), Honors course
Instructors:  Laure Barillas

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/20/2026 5/4/2026 TR 11:10am - 12:30pm MURK G02

Additional Course Details:

PHIL436-H01 SPRING '26