Contemporary Political Theory (PS-0149)

Fall 2024 · PS 0149 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

Is the welfare state defensible? How should we balance individual rights and communal responsibilities? Is it possible or desirable to accommodate illiberal cultural and religious groups in a liberal society? Examination of these and other pressing political questions through a survey of contemporary political theory, from the mid-20th century to the present. Focus on contemporary liberalism – the various forms it takes and challenges it faces. Authors range from Isaiah Berlin and Michael Oakeshott to John Rawls and his critics. Recommendations: PS/PHIL 041 or 042, or consent

Course codes: PS-0149, PS 0149, PS0149, PS-149, PS 149, PS149

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