PHIL 125 - Social and Political Philosophy

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Lehigh University

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Human beings are by nature sociable; with very few exceptions, we live together in society. Sometimes we do this well, sometimes badly. And so it is natural to ask: what kind(s) of life is good for people who live among people, and what is an (the) appropriate relationship between a person and society Social and political philosophy seeks not to describe how humans have in fact arranged social life, but to reflect on how best to arrange our lives together. That is, it develops visions of good social life and identifies values that should shape society so that people are able to live good lives together. This course will focus on social philosophy and will address questions about the nature of a free and just society. Issues covered may include the nature of freedom, how the facts of gender, race, class, ethnic, and cultural differences should be taken into account in social and political relations, the limits of religious tolerance, affirmative action, parenting, the death penalty, privacy, violence, world hunger, homosexuality, and abortion. (HU)

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lehigh.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 758-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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