PHIL 005 - Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy

Recent Professors: Diego Gomez
Recent Semesters: Spring 2027
Class Size: 38 students
Difficulty: 5.4Moderateout of 10
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: None
Spring 2027 Sections: View Spring 2027 sections of PHIL 005
Transfers To: UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to the major theories in political and social philosophy and their practical application to relevant issues. Topics include the rights of the individual against the rights of the state, examination of the just state, and the effects political ideologies (Liberalism, Fascism and Communism) have on social relations. This course traces the history of these ideas from Plato to the Postmodern.
Usually Held: Mon Wed 10:55am–12:20pm