PHIL 264 - Social and Political Philosophy

This course examines the justification and limitation of the authority of government and other social institutions. What is the basis of governmental authority? When is it permissible for a government to use force against its citizens? Students in this course critically examine the work of influential thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Confucius, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, Mill, and Rawls.

Credits: 4

Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

gtPathways: AH3