161-013 Contemporary Political Philosophy

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161-013 Contemporary Political Philosophy
Availability	2nd and 3rd year
Credit Points	12.5
Coordinator	To be advised
Prerequisites	At least one first-year single-semester philosophy subject, or permission from the Head of School or subject coordinator.
Semester	2 (view timetable)
Contact	Thirty-two contact hours per semester: two 1-hour lectures per week for the first 11 weeks and a 1-hour tutorial per week beginning the third week of semester
Subject Description	This subject examines recent writings and perspectives on some traditional topics in political philosophy, such as the basis and proper extent of equality and of liberty.
Generic Skills	be able to recognise philosophically important similarities and differences between views and issues arising in different texts and contexts; be able to apply the analytical skills developed in this subject to other philosophical and non-philosophical studies; be able to apply the critical skills developed in this subject to other philosophical and non-philosophical studies.
Assessment	A written assignment of 2000 words 50% (due mid-semester), a 2-hour closed-book written examination 47% (held at the end of semester) and tutorial participation 3%.
Prescribed Texts	A subject reader will be available.

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