PHL3510

Political Philosophy ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Toby Handfield

Offered:
Not offered in 2005.

Synopsis: As for PHL2510

Objectives: Students successfully completing this subject will have an understanding of current debates over the core political concepts of justice, freedom and equality. Students will be able to formulate and analyse these issues in relation to the problem of inter-cultural tolerance in a pluralistic society.

Assessment: Essay (2250 words): 50%; Essay (2250 words): 50% Second essay may be replaced by optional 2 hour examination.

Contact Hours: One x 1 hr lecture/week One x 1 hr tutorial/week

Prerequisites: First-year Philosophy followed by any second-year Philosophy unit.