– Intro to Political Philosophy (CRN: 47745) at Skyline College for Spring 2023
This course is offered online and it is recommended you complete a short self-assessment to ensure readiness before taking an online course.
PLSC 280 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or equivalent.
An introduction to political philosophy. Readings and critical discussion of political philosophies (such as liberalism, conservatism, communitarianism, libertarianism, socialism, feminism, etc.) through readings by influential thinkers (such as Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Kant, Mill, Marx, Rawls, and contemporary writers). Topics include theories of human nature, conceptions of justice, the relationship between the individual and the state, the distribution of wealth and power, the significance of ideology, and the role of markets. Also listed as PHIL 280. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C2, D3).
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or equivalent.
An introduction to political philosophy. Readings and critical discussion of political philosophies (such as liberalism, conservatism, communitarianism, libertarianism, socialism, feminism, etc.) through readings by influential thinkers (such as Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Kant, Mill, Marx, Rawls, and contemporary writers). Topics include theories of human nature, conceptions of justice, the relationship between the individual and the state, the distribution of wealth and power, the significance of ideology, and the role of markets. Also listed as PHIL 280. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C2, D3).
Textbook: Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Course - View textbook and course related items in Bookstore
Instructor:
Jesse Raskin, raskinj@smccd.edu
Section Information as of Saturday, February 4 2023 - 08:03:45 am
Course status: Open for Waitlist - 2 on waitlist
| InstructorSection | Meeting Date | Meeting Time | Days | Building | Room | Section | Section Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor: Jesse Raskin | 03/20-05/26 | Online course | 0000 | OSH | Online |
| Critical Dates for this Course | Date |
|---|---|
| Last day to add class | March 24, 2023 |
| Last day to drop with a refund | March 23, 2023 |
| Last day to drop without a "W" | April 5, 2023 |
| Last day to drop with a "W" | May 11, 2023 |
