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2025 Spring > UGRD > PHIL > PHIL 218

Major Social and Political Thinkers

Course #: PHIL 218

Description:
The primary concern of this course is historical: the elucidation of the political and social theories of some of the major figures of the Western tradition (e.g., Plato, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Rousseau, and Marx). Emphasis is given to the continuing relevance of these philosophers and political scientists.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 8525 TuTh
9:30 - 10:45 am
Zurn,Christopher Frederick University Hall Y04-4180
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Humanities