Summer Online

Social and Political Philosophy

PHIL 240--Four Quarter Hours

Mark LeBar
Ellis Hall 220n
Ohio University--Athens Campus
(740)593-4592
lebar@ohio.edu

Please refer to the complete final course syllabus available on the course Website once the course begins.

Course
Description

Introduction to major philosophical theories concerning nature of social and political communities including those offered by Plato, Aquinas, Hobbes, Locke, Mill, and Rawls. Consideration of some significant specialized problems in social and political theory including distributive justice, civil disobedience, liberty, punishment, etc.

Prerequisites

None

Methods of Course Instruction

Bb7 course content (lectures/notes on the readings online)
Discussion board

Course Objectives

Successful completion of this course will make students familiar with the discourse of political philosophy: what
issues have enduring significance for thoughtful people, and what sorts of views about them have emerged over
time. Students will also practice skills in the critical assessment of ideas and arguments.

General Course Requirements

Weekly assignments; midterm and final, discussion board participation

Materials

Required

Text
Social and Political Philosophy (coursepack).


Alternative source where materials can be obtained
http://www.ZipEdu.com/OUPhil240.html


Note: The books for the course are in stock at College Bookstore, (740) 594-3505. Click here for online ordering.

Exams
Requirements

7 total: midterm and final, plus 5 sectional exams - Proctoring required only for midterm and final


How are exams to be taken: online, open book and note

Dates of Exams
TBD

Call the Ohio University Online Staff at 1-888-551-6446 if you have questions about this course or the enrollment process.


Call the education counselors the division of Lifelong Learning at (740) 593-2910 if you have questions about Ohio Degree Opportunities.