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PHI 240 - Social and Political Philosophy

A critical study of major social and political philosophers from Plato to the present in light of their ethical and metaphysical systems. Topics include the problem of justice, the nature of the state and its relationship to other social institutions, and the individual. The primary focus will be on normative rather than descriptive theory.

General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition Requirements.

Prerequisites: no first-year students or permission.

Course Typically Offered: Fall

Credits: 3