PHI 4311 Problems in Contemporary Political Philosophy

3 units
Philosophy
Faculty of Arts
Analysis of current debates such as those concerning liberalism and cultural diversity, social justice, and critiques of liberal democracy. Readings from authors such as Rawls, Habermas, Taylor.

Components:

Seminar

Requirements:

Prerequisites: 21 course units in Philosophy (PHI), including PHI 2183 . PHI 4000-level course content varies from year to year.

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall
Summer

French Equivalent:

Organized

18 responses

4.39

/ 5

strongly agree
50%
agree
44%
disagree
6%
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Learned a Lot

18 responses

4.61

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strongly agree
72%
agree
22%
disagree
6%
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Recommend

18 responses

4.50

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strongly agree
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agree
50%
disagree
0%
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Workload

18 responses

2.61

/ 5

very heavy
0%
heavier than average
39%
average
61%
lighter than average
0%
very light
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Fair Assessments

18 responses

4.75

/ 5

strongly agree
67%
agree
22%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
question not applicable
11%
25%
50%
75%
100%