PSCI G150 - Political Theory

    Recent Professors
    Noah Levin, Jason Sheley, Joel Powell
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    45 students
    Difficulty
    5.3Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · Cal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4H · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area D8
    Description
    This course is identical to PHIL G150 . This course introduces students to traditional philosophical issues concerning politics. Students will actively engage in an analysis of normative issues using historical insight as well as contemporary approaches. Among these issues are the nature of legitimate authority, political obligation, natural rights, equality and justice. The course emphasizes selections from the major works of such political philosophers as Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx and Mill. Enrollment Limitation: PHIL G150 ; students who complete PSCI G150 may not enroll in or receive credit for PHIL G150 . C-ID: POLS 120.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm