Course detail: PHIL008
THE SOCIAL CONTRACT
This course examines the history and significance of social contract doctrine for modern social and political thought. In particular, the works of Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, J.J. Rousseau, and John Rawls will be studied. We will also study the utilitarian critique of social contract doctrine and the utilitarian views of David Hume, Adam Smith, J.S. Mill, and Karl Marx's criticism of liiberal-democratic justice. This course is an introduction to many of the major figures in modern political philosophy.
Fall 2009
Section 301 - SEM
Day and Time
- Days: TR Time: 1030AM-1200PM
Instructors
- NANCE, JEROME M.
Cross Listings
- PPE 008301