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PL 180 Introduction to Political Philosophy

This survey of political theory is through key philosophical concepts, such as law and rights, the public interest, the social contract, liberty, equality, and justice. Major figures included Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Bentham, Marx, Mill, Rawls and others. Classes incorporate both lecture and discussion.