PHIL/POL 237 - Political Philosophy

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Ursinus College

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Description:

Dr. Marks, Dr. Stern This course examines the nature of justice through a careful reading of major works in the history of political philosophy. Specifically, we will consider selected political writings of Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, and Marx. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (SS.) NOTE: Every year, one section of this class will be offered as POL-237W. Students in this section will be required to do extensive writing and revision of papers. Enrollment is limited to freshman or sophomore Politics majors, or by permission of instructor. Majors are encouraged to enroll in POL-237W if they intend to take the senior seminar in Political Philosophy, POL-437W.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ursinus.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 409-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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