Investigates leading modern and contemporary political philosophers, highlighting the ways these thinkers sought to break with tradition and rethink political membership, ethical obligations, and governmental authority in light of the evolution of modern states and societies. Addresses tensions between proclamations of human equality and the emergence of new forms of hierarchy and exclusion in states formally committed to inclusive democratic principles. Meets the Critical Learning: HP requirement.

Degree requirement — Critical Learning: HP

1 unit — McEnnerney

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Spring 2025	Block 8	Modern Social and Political Philosophy	Cara Greene	Palmer Hall 217	25 / 11	05/20/2025
Spring 2026	Block 8	Modern Social and Pol	Dennis McEnnerney	TBA	25 / 25	05/20/2025