Description
This course explores the theoretical foundations of government. In particular, it asks, ???Who should rule???? To answer this question the course examines differing political theories, focusing in particular on the concepts of justice, liberty and equality. At the completion of the course, successful students will be able to explain and evaluate major competing theories of justice, recognize assumptions made about justice in everyday political rhetoric, develop and defend arguments about what justice requires in particular cases, and articulate and defend arguments about justice which one does not personally accept. Prerequisite: PHL 111 or PHL 112 or at least one POLI course, or consent of instructor.