PPE 377 - Philosophy and the Constitution

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University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Distribution Course in Society. Class of 2009 & prior only. Freeman. For Philosophy and Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) Majors Only. The aim of this course is to investigate the philosophical background of our constitutional democracy. What is the appropriate role and limits of majority legislative rule How are we to understand First Amendment protections of freedom of religion, speech, and assembly What is the conception of equality that underlies the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause Is there a right of privacy implicit in the Constitution Do rights of property deserve the same degree of protection as other constitutional rights To investigate these and other constitutional issues, we will read from both Supreme Court opinions and relevant philosophical texts.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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