A study of the answers that philosophers from Plato to Marx have given to the question, “How should political life be organized?” This question leads us to consider the related problems of justice, power, equality, freedom and human nature. The course includes discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of liberal democracy. Also offered as GOVT 103 and through European Studies and Peace Studies.
Instructor
Christopher Buck
Semester:
Fall 2020
Course Code:
GOVT 206 / PHIL 206
Subject:
Government
Philosophy