PS 364 - 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, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, Mill, and Rawls.

Credits: 3

Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

Cross Listed: PHIL 364 is the same course as PS 364; credit will be given for only one of these courses

Notes:
PHIL 364 is the same course as PS 364; credit will be given for only one of these courses