PHIL 321 - Western Political Philosophy

Institution:

University of St Francis

Subject:

Description:

involves the study of basic concepts of political philosophy from a historical point of view. Through a comparison with ancient political philosophy, the development of modern political philosophy will be assessed. Topics to be studied include the nature and purpose of political association; the origin of obligation in natural law, natural rights and historical process; the role of authority, law, and liberty; property, equality and justice. Philosophers to be studied may include Aristotle, Plato, Augustine, Aquinas, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Hegel, Burke, and Marx.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stfrancis.edu

Phone Number:

(815) 740-3360

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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