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Spring 2023  |  PHIL 1004W Section 001: Introduction to Political Philosophy (53630)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Freshman Full Year Registration
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/17/2023 - 05/01/2023
Mon, Wed, Fri 09:05AM - 09:55AM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 255
Enrollment Status:
Open (58 of 60 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Government -- what are its purpose; the limits on its authority; its responsibilities to citizens (and vice versa)? What roles do freedom, equality, rights, property, punishment and justice play here? Join in as we discuss and debate competing views.
Class Description:

What is the ideal form of a state? Is it democracy? Should there be a state at all? What is justice? These questions that different thinkers have answered in various ways. We will use philosophical analysis and argument to understand the theoretical grounding for different theories of government, views of the state, and ideals of justice. We will examine skeptics about the state, consequentialists, feminist, libertarian, communitarian, and egalitarian answers to these questions.

As a writing intensive course, you will gain experience in exegetical analysis, critical writing, and formulating novel arguments. Evaluation will be based upon written assignments, including revised work, as well as in class exams (midterm and final).

Textbook: Matt Zwolinski, ed. Arguing about Political Philosophy, 2nd ed. ISBN: 9780415535823

We will also use iClicker2 - available in the UMN bookstore

Grading:
Your final grade will be comprised of some combination of writing assignments, attendance/participation, and weekly discussion questions or quizzes.
Class Format:
Class will be primarily a combination of lecture and class discussion, with occasional small-group discussions and workshop activities.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/53630/1233
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
7 November 2016

Spring 2023  |  PHIL 1004W Section 002: Introduction to Political Philosophy (53631)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Freshman Full Year Registration
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/17/2023 - 05/01/2023
Thu 09:05AM - 09:55AM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 105
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Open (27 of 30 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Government -- what are its purpose; the limits on its authority; its responsibilities to citizens (and vice versa)? What roles do freedom, equality, rights, property, punishment and justice play here? Join in as we discuss and debate competing views.
Class Description:

What is the ideal form of a state? Is it democracy? Should there be a state at all? What is justice? These questions that different thinkers have answered in various ways. We will use philosophical analysis and argument to understand the theoretical grounding for different theories of government, views of the state, and ideals of justice. We will examine skeptics about the state, consequentialists, feminist, libertarian, communitarian, and egalitarian answers to these questions.

As a writing intensive course, you will gain experience in exegetical analysis, critical writing, and formulating novel arguments. Evaluation will be based upon written assignments, including revised work, as well as in class exams (midterm and final).

Textbook: Matt Zwolinski, ed. Arguing about Political Philosophy, 2nd ed. ISBN: 9780415535823

We will also use iClicker2 - available in the UMN bookstore

Grading:
Your final grade will be comprised of some combination of writing assignments, attendance/participation, and weekly discussion questions or quizzes.
Class Format:
Class will be primarily a combination of lecture and class discussion, with occasional small-group discussions and workshop activities.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/53631/1233
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
7 November 2016

Spring 2023  |  PHIL 1004W Section 003: Introduction to Political Philosophy (53632)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Freshman Full Year Registration
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/17/2023 - 05/01/2023
Thu 10:10AM - 11:00AM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 330
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Closed (31 of 30 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Government -- what are its purpose; the limits on its authority; its responsibilities to citizens (and vice versa)? What roles do freedom, equality, rights, property, punishment and justice play here? Join in as we discuss and debate competing views.
Class Description:

What is the ideal form of a state? Is it democracy? Should there be a state at all? What is justice? These questions that different thinkers have answered in various ways. We will use philosophical analysis and argument to understand the theoretical grounding for different theories of government, views of the state, and ideals of justice. We will examine skeptics about the state, consequentialists, feminist, libertarian, communitarian, and egalitarian answers to these questions.

As a writing intensive course, you will gain experience in exegetical analysis, critical writing, and formulating novel arguments. Evaluation will be based upon written assignments, including revised work, as well as in class exams (midterm and final).

Textbook: Matt Zwolinski, ed. Arguing about Political Philosophy, 2nd ed. ISBN: 9780415535823

We will also use iClicker2 - available in the UMN bookstore

Grading:
Your final grade will be comprised of some combination of writing assignments, attendance/participation, and weekly discussion questions or quizzes.
Class Format:
Class will be primarily a combination of lecture and class discussion, with occasional small-group discussions and workshop activities.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/53632/1233
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
7 November 2016

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