Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy

This course introduces students to social and political philosophies. Students will discuss and critically evaluate major social and political theories on justice, equality, liberty, law, order, rights, and duties. Contract theory, classic liberalism, Marxism, anarchism, cosmopolitanism, and virtue theory will also be covered. Students will learn to apply these theories practically to contemporary issues such as war and peace, human rights, racism, sexism, classism, gay rights, worker rights and global trade, immigration, education, free speech, prison, and political participation.