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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 2024 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Pollock EPC 205 TR 11:00 am-12:15 pm Students registering for PH155 A1 must also register for a discussion section from A2 through A5

FALL 2024 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A2 Pollock EOP 264 F 2:30 pm-3:20 pm

FALL 2024 Schedule

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A3 Pollock IEC B04 R 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

FALL 2024 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A4 Pollock EOP 264 F 1:25 pm-2:15 pm

FALL 2024 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A5 Pollock CAS 310 T 8:00 am-8:50 am

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Sreedhar CAS B18 TR 11:00 am-12:15 pm

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A2 Sreedhar CAS 220 W 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A3 Sreedhar IEC B05 R 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A4 Sreedhar IEC B11 T 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A5 Sreedhar CAS 316 W 11:15 am-12:05 pm

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A6 Sreedhar CAS 220 M 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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