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University Catalog 2016-2017 
    
University Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PHIL 2050 - Social and Political Philosophy

This course introduces and critically examines ideas that are essential to understanding and fostering a just and humane society. Typical course topics include the relationship between liberty and equality, the meaning and value of democracy and citizenship, the relation of state and civil society, and the complicated relationship between ‘liberalism’ and ‘conservatism.’ Readings will be drawn from both ancient and modern sources. May be taken either as an Introductory Course or an Upper Level Course. Prerequisite: Completion of any required developmental Reading course. (3)



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