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45.364

Course ID: 034572

This course explores the key concepts of political philosophy as discussed by the most prominent political philosophies of the twentieth century: John Rawls, Rober Nozick, Quentin Skinner, Philip Pettit, and others. The leading theme of the course will be the relationship between the individual and the state. From this perspective we will discuss the questions of justice, equaliy, liberty, democracy, and human rights.

Credits: 3