Topics in Social and Political Philosophy
Philosophy · 3 hrs Seminar/Discussion
Offered: Fall Or Winter
PHIL-4504 prerequisites
We couldn't read this course's prerequisites into a chain. The wording is under “Requisite courses” below.
Where PHIL-4504 counts
Counts toward 5 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course involves an investigation into contemporary problems or developments in social and political thought. Topics may include: classical political rationalism, Islamic political philosophy, multiculturalism, critiques of liberalism, contemporary Marxist debates, or problems of global justice and human rights. This course may equally concentrate on the work of a major figure, such as Taylor, Habermas, or Weil.
Requisite courses
A minimum 15 credit hours in Philosophy (9 credit hours at the 2000 level or higher); B average in all Philosophy courses; permission of the Programme Advisor [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Honours Form Required.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.