Goucher College 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
    Nov 25, 2024  
Goucher College 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.

PSC 231 - Political Philosophy (4 Cr.)

(PHL 231) (LER Textual Analysis)(GCR Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies area)
An introduction to political philosophy with particular attention paid to the modern period during which time the fundamental concepts of western politics were developed. The course includes a survey of classical writings on politics as well as a selection of more recent texts that focus on concrete issues such as citizenship, the social contract, sovereignty, and human rights. Prerequisite: Either sophomore standing, one philosophy course, or permission of the instructor. Spring semester. Offered 2018-19 and alternate years. DeCaroli.