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Jan 02, 2025
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Goucher College 2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.
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PHL 231 - Political Philosophy (3 Cr.) (GEN. ED. #10)
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; the meaning of political, civil, and human rights; as well as a careful examination of cosmopolitanism and nationalism. Prerequisite: either sophomore standing, a 100-level philosophy course, or permission of the instructor. Spring semester. Offered 2009-10 and alternate years. DeCaroli.
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