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Social & Political Philosophy

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
MoWeFr 11a.m. – 11:50a.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W02-0201 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
MoWeFr 11a.m. – 11:50a.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W02-0201
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

Representative problems and themes of social and political philosophy, especially the concepts of human rights, liberty, justice, equality, law, social obligation and the social contract. These topics are explored through the work of classical and contemporary political and social philosophers.

Prerequisites

Any Philosophy course

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

Wheatley-Peters W02-0201

General Ed Requirements

Humanities

Enrolled / Capacity

14 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Valentina Urbanek

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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