PY5318
Political Philosophy
2017-2018
20
10
SCQF level 11
2
Academic year(s): 2017-2018
SCOTCAT credits : 20
ECTS credits : 10
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: 2
Planned timetable:
This module will focus on liberalism and its critics. We will examine liberalism's central features and explore the variety of liberal theories (from minimal-state 'classical liberalism' to 'welfare capitalism'). Criticisms of liberalism take many forms, and initially we shall investigate the contemporary communitarian critique of liberalism. If time permits we may also look at some feminist theories which are critical of both liberalism and communitarianism.
Weekly contact: 2 hours.
Scheduled learning hours: 0
Guided independent study hours: 0
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%
Re-assessment: New Coursework (5,000-word essay) = 100%