PLST 350 - Social and Political Philosophy

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Washington Adventist University

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Prerequisite: ENGL 102 with a minimum grade of "C" . A critical and historical study of the majorsocial and political ideals of our time, including an emphasis on the concepts of fairness, justice, liberty, law, authority, and the common good. Students will investigate general approaches, such as welfare liberalism (with its ideal of fairness), libertarianism (with its ideal of liberty), socialism (with its ideal of equality), feminism (with its ideal of androgyny), communitarianism (with its ideal of the common good), and multi-culturalism (with its ideal of respect for diversity). Specific social issues will also be explored, such as the control of technology and the environment, militarism, racism, sexism, civil disobedience, and rebellion. Cross-listed as PHIL 350.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wau.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 891-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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