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PHL 3010 Social and Political Philosophy
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An examination of the issues surrounding the state and the political agents who live in such states. The course may be oriented either historically or topically and may cover: ancient Greek political theory as articulated by Plato and Aristotle, the social contract tradition of Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau, Marxism, communitarianism, the nature of political obligation, justice, law, human rights, the nature and value of political liberty and equality, and the nature and value of patriotism. Note: This course fulfills Objective 4c of the University Core Curriculum.
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