PHL X42 PHL 342 Topics in Political Philosophy 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Critical examination of leading theories of the state, including analysis of such concepts as sovereignty, obligation, rights, and freedom. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one laboratory/discussion hour a week for one semester.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division
Topic 1: Natural Law Theory. Study of the fundamental moral principles that are built into the design of human nature and lie at the roots of conscience. Only one of the following may be counted: Government 335D, 335M (Topic: Natural Law Theory), 335M (Topic 12), and Philosophy 342 (Topic: Natural Law Theory), Philosophy 342 (Topic 1). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Same as: GOV 335D Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing and six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.