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PHILOS 555

POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY

3 credits.

Philosophical doctrines involved in justification of political decisions; analysis of some fundamental concepts, e.g. the common good, authority, justice, natural law, natural rights.

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: Junior standing or 3 Credits in PHILOS Course Designation: Core GenEd - Social & Behavioral Science Breadth - Social Science Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe some of the key questions within the field of political philosophy. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Explain key arguments within the field of political philosophy and critically evaluate these. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Engage in philosophical discussion with an eye for clarity, precision, understanding, and depth. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe some of the key questions within the field of political philosophy. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Explain key arguments within the field of political philosophy and critically evaluate these. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Engage in philosophical discussion with an eye for clarity, precision, understanding, and depth. Audience: Undergraduate

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