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PHIL 243

PHIL 243 History of Political Philosophy

PHIL243
200 Level Course
Fall
3 Units
In-person
3
  • A minimum GPA of 2.00 in 6.0 units of PHIL or a minimum grade of B- in 3.0 units of PHIL.

PHIL 257 / 6.0

Note: This course replaces PHIL 257, which is no longer offered.

one-way Exclusions
  • Lectures
  • TBA

Instructor: Meena Krishnamurthy

This class is an introduction to the history of political philosophy. We will survey the ideas of thinkers who argue for radical political change. We will read work by Abolitionists, Suffragists, Anti-colonialists, and Civil Rights Activists. We focus on these thinkers because, for the most part, they have historically been underexamined or completely ignored by philosophers and hence are ripe for the attention of curious minds! We will also consider the related question of canon construction: what gets included in, or excluded from, the political philosophy canon, and why? Through close reading, structured writing, and in-class discussion, we will practice the skills at the heart of philosophical inquiry: analyzing arguments, applying them to real-world cases, and thinking critically and collaboratively about what’s at stake.

Assessments

Assessments

This class is reading, writing, and discussion intensive.

AI/Technology Policy:

  1. Use of electronic devices in class is: Forbidden (except for QSAS-mandated disability accommodation)

  2. Use of AI (generative, agential, etc.) for work for this course is: Forbidden

Course technology policy statement: Electronic devices are prohibited in the classroom and during assignments (except as QSAS-mandated disability accommodation).