Contemporary Political Philosophy
Examines works of influential recent or contemporary political philosophers, with a focus on debates raised initially by the works of prominent liberal theorist John Rawls. The concepts or topics discussed reflect concerns central to contemporary political philosophy: justice and liberalism, discourse and the public, equality and law, representation and diversity, sovereignty, and human rights, and capabilities and globalization. In addition to Rawls, authors discussed may include, Habermas, Sandel, Charles Mills, Iris Young, and Sen. (Not offered 2022-23).
Prerequisite: 1 unit in philosophy, or consent of instructor.
Degree requirement — Critical Learning: SHB
1 unit
Offerings
Term | Block | Title | Instructor | Location | Student Limit/Available | Updated |
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Fall 2021 | Block 2 | Contemporary Political Philosophy | Dennis McEnnerney | Armstrong Hall 130 | 18 / 8 | 05/17/2022 |
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Last updated: 05/17/2022