PHIL 114 - Introduction to Political Theory and Thought

    Recent Professors
    Daniel J. Vecchio, Kevork O. Kazanjian
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Spring 2026, Spring 2024
    Class Size
    30–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 4H · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area D8 · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    Examination of various theoretical approaches to politics, with a focus on conceptions of the "common good" and distributive justice, the nature of rights, the significance of "equality" and "liberty". Analysis of selected political theories and of the relevance of theory to contemporary themes and global challenges, e.g. same-sex marriage, racial justice, economic inequality, health care, war and violence, immigration, debt cancellation, climate change, international law. Crosslisted with POLS 114 . C-ID: POLS 120.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:15am–12:20pm, Mon Wed 11:10am–1:15pm