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PHI 015 - (HP) Law, Philosophy, and Public Life

Semester Hours: 3-4
Fall
Introduction to several political philosophies that animate contemporary politics in the United States, including libertarianism, liberalism, and conservatism. Focus is on how these philosophies play out in disagreements about issues such as taxation, the role of religion in public life, and the relationship between morality and politics.

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
(Formerly Law, Philosophy, and Public Life: An Introduction.)


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