PHIL 3371 - Social and Political Philosophy

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Southern Methodist University

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Description:

This course will examine some of the basic questions in these fields, and the most important answers that have been given to them. Topics may vary, but typical questions include the following: What forms of government are most reasonable and morally defensible Are citizens in a modern state normally obligated to obey the law What is justice, and how might it be embodied in a system of government Are there such things as 'natural rights' and how do we know about them What is the basis for saying that we have rights to freedom of speech and religion When, if ever, is it legitimate for a state to go to war These questions have been asked since antiquity, and we will be looking at the important answers that have been given to them since then.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smu.edu

Phone Number:

(214) 768-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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