Official NUC CCMAS syllabus

PHL 105 — Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy

PHL department course · Nigerian universities

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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

a good understanding of what Social and Political Philosophy is all about
knowledge of the notions of society, origin of the state, the individual and society, political obligations, leadership, and
an understanding of his/her role as a citizen and helps in shaping his/her relationship with other constituents of society

Course contents

Arts 554 New The State and the citizen. The nature of man and the origins of the state. The concepts of political obligation. The ideal state and the individual. History of political thought and some of the existing political theories, from ancient to modern times. From Athenian democracy to contemporary Social and Political theories.

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PHL 105 — Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy

What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

Course contents

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