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Politics and Philosophy

CAS PH 155

  • Critical Thinking
  • Ethical Reasoning
  • Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings

What is justice' What are the foundations of property rights, liberty, and equality' Are anarchism and utopianism defensible' This course is an introduction to major themes and questions in political philosophy. It includes a study of classical and modern texts, as well as contemporary political issues. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Ethical Reasoning, Critical Thinking.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Pollock CAS B18 TR 5:00 pm-6:15 pm Students registering for PH155 A1 must also register for a discussion section from A2 through A5

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A2 Pollock SAR 104 T 11:15 am-12:05 pm

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A3 Pollock CAS 323A T 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A4 Pollock CAS 316 R 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A5 Pollock CAS 325 M 4:40 pm-5:30 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Pollock TR 5:00 pm-6:15 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A2 Sreedhar W 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A3 Sreedhar R 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A4 Sreedhar T 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A5 Sreedhar W 11:15 am-12:05 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A6 Sreedhar M 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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