Philosophy

Themes in Social and Political Philosophy

Module code: V7075
Level 6
30 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Lecture, Seminar
Assessment modes: Dissertation

In this module you will look in detail at the position and arguments of a major figure in social political philosophy, such as Rawls, Marx or Habermas.

Module learning outcomes

• Present a coherent and detailed interpretation of a major philosopher in social political philosophy.
• Analyse key arguments by the thinker focused upon.
• Understand and discuss key texts by the thinker focused upon.
• Present and defend some independent views with regard to the key figure.