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    Overview

    Selected thinkers from Plato to the present. Three problems, whether reason can justify humane ideals, whether politics is natural, individual liberty versus other goods.

    Political thinkers from a wide range of times, places, and social groups are brought into dialogue with present-day political theory. We ask about (1) how to achieve political order, (2) how to achieve justice, (3) how to achieve cooperation, and (4) how to change the world.

    About this paper

    Paper title Political Philosophy - Basic Problems
    Subject Politics
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $981.75
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Schedule C
    Arts and Music
    Eligibility
    The study of Politics at 100-level does not require any specific previous study. An interest in national and international affairs is an advantage.
    Contact

    Dr David Jenkins at david.jenkins@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Dr David Jenkins

    Textbooks

    The Broadview Anthology of Social and Political Thought, vol. 1: From Plato to Nietzsche.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Research, Self-motivation.
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    Learning Outcomes

    The main purpose of the paper is to acquaint you with some of the core texts in the history of Western political thought, to help you identify ways in which they apply to your world and to facilitate the process of critical thought.

    Students who successfully complete this paper will be able to demonstrate understanding of some of the core texts in the history of Western political thought and the ability to think critically - including applying key political concepts to the student's world.

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 10:00-10:50 29-35, 37-42
    Thursday 10:00-10:50 29-35, 37-42

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Wednesday 13:00-13:50 31-35, 37-41
    A2 Wednesday 14:00-14:50 31-35, 37-41
    A3 Wednesday 15:00-15:50 31-35, 37-41
    A4 Thursday 11:00-11:50 31-35, 37-41
    A5 Thursday 12:00-12:50 31-35, 37-41
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