PHIL-35000 Social and Political Philosophy

This course examines the spectrum of social and political theories, ranging from the conservative to the radical. Issues discussed may include:  power, free speech, economic justice, and the rights of oppressed groups. The possible classical and contemporary theorists to be studied: Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Marx, Foucault, Rawls, Fanon, and hooks.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PHIL 11000 or consent of the instructor