RP 370 - Political Philosophy

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: EN 131 and EN 132. This course may be used to satisfy the General Education requirement for a course in Religion and Philosophy. An introduction to the field of political philosophy through a close reading and discussion of key foundational texts. We will examine issues such as the nature of rights, political authority, sovereignty, liberty, and justice. After a critical examination of these texts, we will explore how these political philosophies impact not only the formation of government and society, but our individual lives as well. (SP)