PHI 370 - Social and Political Philosophy

Institution:

Saint Catharine College (CLOSED)

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Description:

This course examines questions pertaining to social and political organization and expression. Topics include the state of nature, natural law, the social contract, tacit consent, various political and economic paradigms, freedom, alienation, justice, equality, fairness, individual rights and social responsibility. Representative thinkers may include Lao Tzu, Confucius, Hobbes, Rousseau, Smith, Locke, Jefferson and Marx. Prerequisites: PHI 100/130 or departmental approval.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sccky.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 336-5082

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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