Topic: Foundations of Liberalism
| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2:30pm-4:30pm | Tu | Callaway Center N116 | Ann Hartle. | HAPW. | 4 | 12575 | TBA. |
January 13, 2010- April 26, 2010
Prerequisites: For Philosophy Majors Only
Co-requisites: None
Catalog Description: Study of the nature of philosophy, relationships among the various fields of philosophy, and connections among various fundamental problems in philosophy, approached from the perspective of each student's own course of undergraduate study in philosophy. Required of all philosophy majors.
Semester Details:
What is liberalism? What are its fundamental philosophical principles? We will examine major works of modern political philosophy which ground the modern form of political association (the State), the emergence of civil society, and the rights and freedom of individuals.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- The Prince. ISBN: 9780226500447.
- The Complete Essays. ISBN: 9780804704861.
- Leviathan. ISBN: 9780140431957.
- First and Second Discourses.
- On The Social Contract. ISBN: 9780312694463.
- Political Writings. ISBN: 9780521292122.
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Participation in discussion, final paper (20 pages). |
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