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PHIL2634: Democratic Theory
2020 unit information
A unit in normative political philosophy. The unit will examine ideas of democracy, as well as historical foundations of these ideas, and it will do so in order to address key issues in contemporary democratic theory, such as the tension between republican and liberal ideas, the relationship between justice and democracy, the challenges of social and cultural pluralism, the limits of democratic inclusion, and, importantly, the nature of political legitimacy and the challenge of a suitably inclusive justification of political principles.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Philosophy
| Code | PHIL2634 |
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| Academic unit | Philosophy |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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(12 Junior credit points in Philosophy) or (6 Junior credit points in Philosophy and ANHS1600) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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PHIL2514 or PHIL3514 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Possess a grasp of the principles and practices of democratic theory.
- LO2. Build bridges between political philosophy and the actions of politicians, policy makers, and voters.
- LO3. Learn to apply philosophical principles to democratic theory and practice.
- LO4. Develop the abilities to think independently, analytically and creatively about democratic institutions.
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