PHIL 3460 - [Modern Political Philosophy]

(crosslisted) GOVT 3625
(ETM-AS, GLC-AS, KCM-AS)

Spring. Not offered: 2022-2023. Next offered: 2023-2024. 4 credits. Student option grading.

R. Kamtekar.

This course will primarily focus on studying and scrutinizing general conceptions of justice. Topics explored typically include liberty,economic equality, democracy, community, the general welfare, and toleration. We will also look at implications for particular political controversies such as abortion, welfare programs and pornography.