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161-219 Contemporary Political Philosophy: Nationalism, Citizenship and Republicanism | |
Note | Available as 161-319 at 3rd-year level. |
Credit Points | 16.7 2nd and 3rd year |
Coordinator | Professor CAJ Coady |
Prerequisites | One first-year single-semester Philosophy subject. Students who lack this prerequisite, but believe themselves adequately prepared to attempt any second/third year subjects, should consult the Head of Department. |
Semester | 1 |
Contact | Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week |
Subject Description | This subject examines the lively philosophical debate around the ideas of citizenship, nationalism and republicanism following the critiques and defences of liberalism that have emerged in the two decades since the publication of John Rawls's important book, A Theory of Justice. Students should develop a sound understanding of relevant issues in contemporary political philosophy. |
Assessment | One 2-hour end-of-semester examination, an assignment of no more than 3000 words, and regular attendance and participation in tutorials. |
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