PHL 260 - Introduction to Political Philosophy

Institution:

Wilkes University

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

An introduction to central questions in political philosophy, focusing on topics like human nature and political organization, the justification of the state, democratic government and its critics, the importance of individual liberty, property and the free market, conceptions of fairness, and the ideal of justice. Cross-listed with [[PS-260]].

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Any 100-level PHL course or permission of the instructor.

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wilkes.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 408-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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