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 Dworkin, Habermas, Sandel, Young, and Sen. Meets the Critical Learning: SHB requirement.

Prerequisite: 1 unit in philosophy, sophomore standing, or consent of instructor.

Degree requirement — Critical Learning: SHB

1 unit — McEnnerney

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Fall 2021	Block 2	Contemporary Political Philosophy	Dennis McEnnerney	Armstrong Hall 130	18 / 6	09/23/2021