PHILOSOPHY 246 - Contemporary Political Philosophy

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Connecticut College

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How can citizens become duty-bound to obey the state What constitutes legitimate use of state power Is political equality exhausted by equality under law This course will explore the problem of political obligation, the limits of liberty and the nature of justice and equality. Readings from Rawls, Nozick and Cohen to Scanlon, Dworkin and Nagel. Open to all sophomores, juniors and seniors with one semester course in philosophy, or by permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 30 students. S. Feldman

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.connecticutcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 447-1911

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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