Unit details
ASP214 - Political Philosophy
| Offered at: | (B, G, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| Unit chair: | D Kirsner |
| Incompatible with: | ASP314, ASP319, ASP320 |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The unit will take a historical view of the development of political philosophy by surveying the views of Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbs, Locke, Hegel, Marx, Mill, Rawls and others. It will also highlight such themes as the rule of law, the legitimacy of power, democratic theory, social justice, feminist critiques of some traditional views, critiques of liberalism, republicanism, the nature of the state and civil society.
Assessment
On campus:
Two essays 2000 words each 50%.
Off campus:
Two essays 2000 words each 50%.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $706 | $706 | $706 | $2138 | $2273 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
