Certain issues in democratic theory are also addressed. Understand and evaluate the different account of the relationship between individual and state offered by Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau, and be able to give an account of such ideas as Hobbes's account of the state of nature, Locke's justification for pr operty acquisition and Rousseau's concept of the general will. Understand and evaluate John Rawls's theory of justice and the responses of various critics to it. Lectures take place on Thursdays at 3 pm. in lecture theatre 2 of the Faculty of Arts.
Seminars take place at times to be announced in the seminar room.
Or come a long to their office hours. Please make sure to check your email account regularly for announcements regarding this course. PHIL 20012 carries 20 credits. The summative assessment for this course is by examination only. Each student receives one weekly lecture and a seminar.