| Type: | Undergraduate Subject |
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| Code: | PHIL12-205 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Society and Design |
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| Credit: | 10 |
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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
Learning outcomes
- Evaluate the concepts of freedom, justice, and democracy and their roles in creating a just society.
- Analyse and compare major political philosophies such as liberalism, libertarianism, and Marxism.
- Engage in thought-provoking readings, discussions, and real-world examples to deepen understanding of political theories.
- Develop independent insights and perspectives on political issues and their impact on community belonging.
- Apply philosophical discussions of politics to navigate the intricacies of political and social challenges.
Enrolment requirements
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| 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
- September 2025 [Standard - Political Philosophy: Freedom, Justice and the State]
- September 2024 [Standard - Political Philosophy: Freedom, Justice and the State]
- January 2024 [Standard - Political Philosophy: Freedom, Justice and the State]
- September 2023 [Standard - Political Philosophy: Freedom, Justice and the State]
- September 2022 [Standard - Political Philosophy: Freedom, Justice and the State]
- September 2020 [Standard - Political Philosophy: Freedom, Justice and the State]
- September 2019 [Standard - Political Philosophy: Freedom, Justice and the State]
- September 2018 [Standard - Political Philosophy: Freedom, Justice and the State]
- September 2017 [Standard - Political Philosophy: Freedom, Justice and the State]
Subject dates
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September 2024
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024 Semester start: 09/09/2024 Subject start: 09/09/2024 Last enrolment: 22/09/2024 Teaching census: 04/10/2024 Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024 Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024 -
September 2025
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 22/07/2025 Semester start: 15/09/2025 Subject start: 15/09/2025 Last enrolment: 28/09/2025 Teaching census: 10/10/2025 Withdraw - Financial: 11/10/2025 Withdraw - Academic: 01/11/2025
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 14/07/2024 |
| Semester start: | 09/09/2024 |
| Subject start: | 09/09/2024 |
| Last enrolment: | 22/09/2024 |
| Teaching census: | 04/10/2024 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 05/10/2024 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 26/10/2024 |
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 22/07/2025 |
| Semester start: | 15/09/2025 |
| Subject start: | 15/09/2025 |
| Last enrolment: | 28/09/2025 |
| Teaching census: | 10/10/2025 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 11/10/2025 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 01/11/2025 |