Philosophy 311 - Modern Political Philosophy

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Colgate University

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D. McCabe This course offers a critical survey of the major political philosophers of the modern era, concentrating on the work of Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Hegel, Marx, and Mill. Among the topics addressed are the origin and extent of the state's authority, the grounding and limits of political obligation, the proper scope of individual freedom, and the plausibility of the social contract model as a way of answering these questions. Prerequisites: at least one course in ethics or political theory is recommended. No first-year students.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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