PHIL 436 - Social and Political Philosophy

Institution:

University of New Hampshire at Manchester

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Description:

Examines social and political thought that may include texts from ancient through contemporary times, addressing topics such as natural rights, revolution, law, freedom, justice, power. Questions may include: What is a community, and how are individuals related to communities? Can any particular form of government be morally justifi ed, and if so, what kind of government? Can anarchism work? Is there something wrong with a society in which there is private ownership of property? What is oppressive? What is freedom, and are we free? What roles should diff erent forms of power play in a society? Could and should there be a genderless society? Is ethnic diversity valuable? Writing intensive. Group 8. 4 cr.

Credits:

8.40

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

manchester.unh.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 641-4321

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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