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Syllabus Topics in Political Philosophy - 15810
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Last update 10-08-2021
HU Credits: 4

Degree/Cycle: 2nd degree (Master)

Responsible Department: Philosophy

Semester: 2nd Semester

Teaching Languages: Hebrew

Campus: Mt. Scopus

Course/Module Coordinator: David Enoch

Coordinator Email: David.Enoch@mail.huji.ac.il

Coordinator Office Hours: TBA

Teaching Staff:
Prof David Enoch

Course/Module description:
An advanced discussion of several topics from the contemporary literature in political philosophy (in the analytic tradition).

Course/Module aims:
An intellectually serious discussion of the specific issues to be discussed in the seminar; using that discussion also to achieve a better familiarity with the contemporary literature in political philosophy, and sharpening of the philosophical skills more generally.

Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
I don't believe in stating learning outcomes - much less measurable ones - for a seminar that consists in philosophical discussion.

Attendance requirements(%):
100

Teaching arrangement and method of instruction: Lecture and discussion. Possibly also student presentations.

Course/Module Content:
The first topic will consist of several examples of flawed consent (like coerced consent, third-party coercion, manipulation, false consciousness). Further topics will be suggested, and a choice will be made together with the students.

Required Reading:
TBA

Additional Reading Material:
TBA

Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 0 %
Presentation 0 %
Participation in Tutorials 0 %
Project work 100 %
Assignments 0 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 0 %
Other 0 %

Additional information:
 
Students needing academic accommodations based on a disability should contact the Center for Diagnosis and Support of Students with Learning Disabilities, or the Office for Students with Disabilities, as early as possible, to discuss and coordinate accommodations, based on relevant documentation.
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