Courses & Units
Political Philosophy HPH304
Introduction
This is an introduction to political philosophy. Political philosophy is the branch of philosophy concerned with political values, such as freedom, equality, community, rights, duties, and democracy. Political philosophy is as old as philosophy itself. However, this unit will focus on contemporary debates. These cover a wide range of issues linked by fundamental disagreements about what makes one form of government better than another. The readings are selected principally on the basis of their influence in philosophy and other disciplines such as political science and sociology, as well as the wider culture.
Summary
| Unit name | Political Philosophy |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HPH304 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Humanities |
| Discipline | Philosophy and Gender Studies |
| Coordinator | Doctor David Coady |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Understand the work of some of the most important political philosophers in contemporary political philosophy.
- Understand some of the historical context from which contemporary debates in political philosophy arose.
- Analyse and communicate ideas about politics with increased sophistication.
- Apply the concepts of contemporary political philosophy to contemporary political issues.
- Develop an ability to understand and respect the political commitments of others, without necessarily sharing them.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 091701 | $2,040.00 | $957.00 | not applicable | $2,040.00 |
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Requisites
Prerequisites
25 credit points at Introductory level or higherTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | On campus Weekly online lecture (1 hour) Weekly seminar (1 hour) Weekly tutorial (1 hour) Off campus Weekly lecture (1 hour) Weekly online discussions (equivalent 2 hours) |
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| Assessment | Presentation (10%)|Essay (40%)|Exam (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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