AP/PHIL3110 3.0 M: Political Philosophy
Offered by: PHIL
Session
Winter 2022
Term
W
Format
LECT
Instructor
Calendar Description / Prerequisite / Co-Requisite
An exploration of major topics in political philosophy, such as the authority of the state, the justification of private property, the nature of rights, theories of justice, and political equality. Prerequisite: At least one of AP/PHIL 2050 6.00 or AP/PHIL 2060 3.00. PRIOR TO FALL 2014: Course credit exclusion: GL/PHIL 3235 3.00.
Course Start Up
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Idil Boran
iboran@yorku.ca
Office Hours: Tuesday 2:30 - 4:30 (details on scheduler on eClass)
This intermediate course provides an extensive overview of key themes of political philosophy with a distinctive focus on governance and the 21st Century of planetary challenges. Key issues of political philosophy, such as democracy, justice, power, legitimacy, and social movements are taken up against the backdrop of an era in which no part of the earth system is not marked by human influence. New concepts are introduced, such as planetary boundaries, planetary health, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Dryzek, J. S., & Pickering, J. (2018). The politics of the anthropocene. Oxford University Press.
E-book available to York University students at York University Libraries.
Access e-book here. Passport York login required.
+ supplementary readings provided during the term on eClass
Weekly seminar participation 10%
Mid-term assignment 20%
Project assignment - Part 1 15%
Project assignment - Part 2 15%
Project presentation slideshow 10%
Final exam (during exam period) 30%
The course meets on Wednesdays 11:30-2:30
Weekly synchronous meetings on Zoom until January 23, 2022.
Weekly in-class meetings after January 23, subject to updates based on university
guidelines.
After taking this course, students will:
- describe key concepts of political philosophy and contextualize them in relation to 21st century planetary challenges, such as the climate and ecosystem crises, human and environmental health, and structural injustices
- build a conceptual toolbox to address key planetary and social issues simultaneously
- develop skills for exploring latest work on governance and key global, transnational, governmental and local actors and institutions
- challenge their thinking by developing a critical problem-solving approach
The course is supported by eClass - eClass course opens at the start of classes in the Winter term.
The course is set to be offered in person after January 23, 2022.
Until January 23, classes will be held synchronously on Zoom. Details are available on eClass to registered students.
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- Religious Observance
- Grading Scheme and Feedback
- 20% Rule
No examinations or tests collectively worth more than 20% of the final grade in a course will be given during the final 14 calendar days of classes in a term. The exceptions to the rule are classes which regularly meet Friday evenings or on Saturday and/or Sunday at any time, and courses offered in the compressed summer terms. - Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
