PHIL 436W (01) - Social and Political Philosophy

Social & Political Philosophy

Durham   Liberal Arts :: Philosophy
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2021 - Full Term (08/30/2021 - 12/13/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   35  
CRN: 13684
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? Writing intensive.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): PHIL 436, PHIL 436H, PHIL 437
Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Inquiry (Discovery), Humanities(Disc)
Instructors: STAFF

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/30/2021 12/13/2021 TR 2:10pm - 3:30pm HORT 201