Social & Political Philosophy

3 credits

A critical analysis and evaluation of selected philosophical writings on justice, liberty, happiness, and the rights and obligations of the individual as a member of society. Authors studied will usually be selected from Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Hume, Rousseau, Mill, Burke, Marx, and Marcuse. *** Prerequisite: PHIL 100 or completion of 15 credit hours ***