PHILO 160 - Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy

    Recent Professors
    Michael Kilivris
    Recent Semesters
    2027SP
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This course is an introduction to the central issues, texts, and figures of social and political philosophy. Students will explore questions such as "what is the ideal society?" and "what is justice?" by studying diverse social and political philosophers from throughout history and around the world, including Confucius, Karl Marx, Maria Lugones, and Angela Davis. Topics to be addressed include utopia, democracy, the social contract, anti-racism, immigration, feminism, capitalism, socialism, the media, anti-colonialism, and the environment. Special emphasis will be given to philosophical theories of racial, gender, economic, and environmental justice.
    Usually Held
    Wed 5:50pm–9:00pm