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PHL 306
Freedom, Equality, Limits of Authority
In light of our moral concepts and theories, this course critically examines current controversies concerning individual freedom and responsibility, social equality, and the limits of governmental authority. Topics are drawn from issues like the following: censorship of hate literature, pornography, and advertising; prohibition of drugs, gambling, and prostitution; group-differentiated rights concerning aboriginal peoples, cultural sovereignty, affirmative action, and pay equity.
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
Liberal Studies: LL
Prerequisites
None
Co-Requisites
None
Antirequisites
PHC 181, PHL 181
Custom Requisites
None
Mentioned in the Following Calendar Pages
*List may not include courses that are on a common table shared between programs.
- Arts and Contemporary Studies Professional Table I
- English and Philosophy Professional Table II
- History and Philosophy Professional Table II
- Minor in Ethics
- Minor in Philosophy
- Open Elective Table
- PHL 603 - Fundamentals of Ethics
- Philosophy Professional Table II
- Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies
