History of Political Philosophy: From Individual Rights to Group Rights
PHIL 250
Fall 2005
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01
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| Crosslisting:
COL 287 |
This course is a critical historical introduction to some of the central questions in political philosophy concerning the different concepts of natural, human and legal rights as these apply, on the one hand, to individuals, and on the other hand, to groups or corporate bodies. We will begin the course by examining various arguments for the legitimacy of the state. While most of the reading will be based on the classical texts in political philosophy, we will seek to determine how the historical arguments fare today. Central to all of the arguments we will study are the concepts of equality, freedom, and justice. We will see that how these concepts are interpreted varies considerably among political philosophers. Different interpretations of equality, freedom, and justice lead to different arguments about the appropriate role of state authority. Although the bulk of the course will be devoted to analyzing classical and contemporary philosophical positions, we will spend some time discussing how such positions inform current public policy debates. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Ethical Reasoning, Ethical Reasoning |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA PHIL |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (PHIL)(PHIL-Philosophy)(PHIL-Social Jus) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
TBA
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Examinations and Assignments:
Attendance at every class, having read, at least once, the required reading. Participation in class discussions. One 5-7 page paper will be due around the middle of the semester. One 8-10 page paper will be due at the end of the semester. |
| Instructor(s): Lang,Berel Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: FISK101; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 6 | JR major: 6 | | |
| Seats Available: 2 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 4 | FR: 0 |
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