PHIL 280 - Introduction to Political Philosophy

    Recent Professors
    Jesse W. Raskin
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    20–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · Cal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 4H · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D8 · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    A critical examination of political philosophies such as Liberalism, Conservatism, Communitarianism, Libertarianism, Socialism, Feminism, Marxism, etc. through readings by influential thinkers such as Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Kant, Marx, Rawls, and contemporary writers. Topics include theories of human nature, conceptions of justice, the rights of individuals, the distribution of wealth and power, the significance of ideology, and the role of markets. Also listed as POLS 280.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:10am–12:25pm