POLS 280 - Introduction to Political Philosophy

    Recent Professors
    Jesse W. Raskin
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    17–20 students
    Difficulty
    6.0Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of POLS 280
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · Cal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 4 · 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, distribution of wealth and power, the significance of ideology, and the role of markets. Also listed as PHIL 280. (Formerly PLSC 280)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:10am–12:25pm, Thu 11:10am–1:40pm