School Of Humanities And Communication ArtsThe Western Philosophical TraditionWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101294.3
Discipline: PHILOSOPHY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Co ordinator
Michael Symonds
Equivalent Units
63286 - The Western Philosophical Tradition, 101912 - Western Political Philosophy
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Successful completion of 40 credit points of study in currently enrolled course.
Teaching Periods
Nothing on offer.
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About this UnitIn 2013, this unit replaced by 101912 - Western Political Philosophy. The major social and political philosophy of the West, from the 5th century BC Greece till the 18th century will be examined. The development of ideas of citizenship, subjectivity, freedom, equality and the democratic state will be explored. The influence of Christianity will also be a major theme. Authors will include: Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, More, Hobbes, Locke, Vico, Rousseau.
Specialisations
| KP1000.1 | Humanities | CONTINUING |
| M1009.1 | History, Politics and Philosophy | CONTINUING |
| M1024.1 | Religion, Anthropology and Philosophy | CONTINUING |
| M1033.1 | History and Political Thought | CONTINUING |
| SM1005.1 | History, Politics and Philosophy | CONTINUING |
| SM1032.1 | Religion, Anthropology and Philosophy | CONTINUING |
| SM1041.1 | History and Political Thought | CONTINUING |