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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PHL 317 - Modern Political Philosophy


The course examines major figures in modern political philosophy, addressing such issues as the origins of government, private property, and the market, as well as the ideals of individual liberty, equality, and toleration. Readings include selections from Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Smith, Burke, Mill, Wollstonecraft, and Marx. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Science, or HIS.Q 103 and PHL.Q 101. Cross-listed with PSC 317. Women’s Studies Minor course.

Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Science, or HIS.Q 103 and PHL.Q 101. Cross-listed with PSC 317. Women’s Studies Minor course. Term offering cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.

Credits: 3



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