PHIL 212 - Philosophy of Society

Institution:

Marist College

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Description:

Three Credits LA This course will investigate philosophical thought concerning the nature, purpose, and structure of social organizations and institutions. It will inquire into the principles that should guide the conduct of groups of individuals as well as their relationship to the world in which they live. By studying various social philosophers from Plato through Marx and contemporary thinkers, it will examine such fundamental ideas as freedom and obligation, justice, the creation and distribution of wealth, and fundamental rights within a social-political context. It will also examine contemporary issues such as the environment, technology, and globalization. Offered according to student and faculty interest.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Marist.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 575-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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