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PHL 2040 - Introduction to Political Philosophy

Credits: 4
This course provides a critical examination of some of the basic issues in political philosophy: the purpose and justification of government, the legitimate extent of government authority over the individual, a citizen’s obligation to obey the law, and the nature of rights and justice.  Area Requirement for Philosophy:  Ethics, History
Prerequisite(s): Any 1000 level course in philosophy
Fulfills: E in LS Core