Political Philosophy (PHIL7233)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2015
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
School
Historical & Philosophical Inq
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Incompatible
PD233, PHIL2330
Assessment methods
Combination of assignments and quizzes and tutorial participation
Course enquiries
Course description
An examination of some of the core concepts in political philosophy such as equality, community, liberty, ownership, state neutrality, & autonomy. Different political philosophies & critical perspectives employing various interpretations of these concepts are also studied such as egalitarian, libertarian, feminist, & communitarian theories. Contemporary political issues are used to both illustrate the nature of the different theories & also as an aid in critically assessing them.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |