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PHIL 1180 - Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy


Credits: 3

Catalog Description
This class provides an introduction to social and political philosophy. The basic question that social and political philosophy is concerned with is: How should we live together and what types of social and political institutions are best suited to create an environment where human beings can flourish? As such, the course takes up issues like social justice, the grounds and limits of governmental authority, rights, liberty, freedom, community, equality, and the like.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s) fulfilled: Goal 08: Global Perspective, Goal 09: Ethical and Civic Responsibility



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