Social and Political Philosophy

Three credits · Undergraduate

Examines fundamental issues in social and political philosophy through a discussion of such questions as: What would an ideal society be like? Should there be limits on human freedom? Do human beings have rights that everyone should respect? Is it ever morally acceptable to disobey or rebel against the state? Texts will be selected from the classical, mediaeval, modern, and contemporary periods, but topics will focus on issues of current interest. Prerequisite: PHIL 100 or 101 or 102 or permission of the instructor. Three credits.