Philosophy
| PHIL3601 | Liberalism and Its Critics (O) | 3 ch [W] |
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This course provides a contemporary treatment of key themes in liberal political theory, especially the work of John Rawls. We will pay special attention to his conception of freedom (both its worth and extent) and equality, as well as their compatibility and role in justice. The second half of the course considers some important communitarian critics of liberal political theory, including Alisdair MacIntyre, Michael Sandel and Charles Taylor. Open to 2nd year students and above. | ||
