Course Catalog - 2023-2024

     

PHIL 370 - SOCIAL & POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY

Long Title: SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
Department: Philosophy
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: This course examines some philosophical problems raised by society and the state. Topics to be discussed include the sources of political authority, the justification of punishment, the significance of national boundaries, and the distribution of wealth. Previously offered as PHIL 307. Mutually exclusive with PHIL 307, credit cannot be earned for both classes. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for PHIL 370 if student has credit for PHIL 307.