Intro to Soc & Pol Philosophy - BC

This course surveys some of the foundational issues in political philosophy and political theory from a theoretical standpoint and through the application of case studies. In a time and cultural climate where knowledge of these areas is of vital importance, students will have the opportunity to explore issues such as whether individuals have an obligation to obey political authority, how the concept of freedom should be understood, and how the concept of toleration should be understood and what role it should play in society. The course also explores the philosophical underpinnings of democracy and social justice. In exploring each of these issues, students will also have the opportunity to think about them in the context of case studies such as the U.S. Patriot Act, deliberative polling, racialized inequality in the U.S., and others.

Online Synchronous: This is an online/virtual synchronous course that follows the published schedule of course meetings and requires attendance at all sessions. Tufts virtual courses are designed to provide high-quality, flexible, and interactive courses to Tufts and visiting students. For more information about virtual course policies and expectations, please visit https://it.tufts.edu/learning-remotely 

High School Students: This section is also open to high school students who are 11th or 12th grade students. High School students who enroll will be prompted to submit an additional application after enrollment including: a high school transcript, letter of recommendation, parental permission, and other required consent forms. 

Basic Enrollment Requirements:  

Academic Year (Fall/Spring): Unofficial Transcript – High School Diploma or current high school transcript (for high school students only in applicable classes), Bachelor’s Degree, or progress towards a Bachelor’s Degree + 3.0 GPA. 

Summer Session: None. 

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Remission Eligible: Yes; all university policies apply.