PHIL12-205: Political Philosophy: Freedom, Justice and the State

Description

What is freedom? What is justice? What is democracy and its role in creating a just society? This subject will help you answer these questions independently, guided by your insights and how they interact with philosophical discussions of politics. Major political philosophies such as liberalism, libertarianism, and Marxism are compared and critically assessed. Through thought-provoking readings, engaging discussions, and real-world examples, you will gain the knowledge and perspective needed to navigate the intricacies of politics and the everyday challenges of belonging to a community.

Subject details

Type:	Undergraduate Subject
Code:	PHIL12-205
EFTSL:	0.125
Faculty:	Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:	January 2024 [Standard Offering] September 2024 [Standard Offering]
Credit:	10
Study areas:	International Relations, Politics, and Arts
Subject fees:	Commencing in 2023: $4,050.00 Commencing in 2024: $4,260.00 Commencing in 2025: $4,460.00 Commencing in 2023: $5,400.00 Commencing in 2024: $5,730.00 Commencing in 2025: $5,990.00

Learning outcomes

Identify, analyse, evaluate and communicate broad and coherent theoretical knowledge of contemporary political philosophy.
Independently and in teams, generate and transmit solutions to unpredictable and sometimes complex problems related to contemporary political philosophy.
Apply knowledge of political philosophy to professional work and/or further learning, demonstrating well-developed judgement and responsibility.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:	Nil
Assumed knowledge:	Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
Restrictions:

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

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Subject outlines

Subject dates

January 2024

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	14/11/2023
Semester start:	15/01/2024
Subject start:	15/01/2024
Cancellation 1:	29/01/2024
Cancellation 2:	05/02/2024
Last enrolment:	28/01/2024
Withdraw - Financial:	10/02/2024
Withdraw - Academic:	02/03/2024
Teaching census:	09/02/2024

September 2024

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	14/07/2024
Semester start:	09/09/2024
Subject start:	09/09/2024
Cancellation 1:	23/09/2024
Cancellation 2:	30/09/2024
Last enrolment:	22/09/2024
Withdraw - Financial:	05/10/2024
Withdraw - Academic:	26/10/2024
Teaching census:	04/10/2024

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	14/11/2023
Semester start:	15/01/2024
Subject start:	15/01/2024
Cancellation 1:	29/01/2024
Cancellation 2:	05/02/2024
Last enrolment:	28/01/2024
Withdraw - Financial:	10/02/2024
Withdraw - Academic:	02/03/2024
Teaching census:	09/02/2024

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	14/07/2024
Semester start:	09/09/2024
Subject start:	09/09/2024
Cancellation 1:	23/09/2024
Cancellation 2:	30/09/2024
Last enrolment:	22/09/2024
Withdraw - Financial:	05/10/2024
Withdraw - Academic:	26/10/2024
Teaching census:	04/10/2024