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Political Philosophy - Politische Philosophie

Description

Freedom is obviously an important value in people's lives. After all, freedom means that people can decide for themselves what kind of life they want to lead. However, the inherent paradox of freedom is that it can only be guaranteed if it is subject to restrictions at the same time. The function of the state is therefore to implement prohibitions in order to ensure freedom. The question of the legitimization of this state power, its scope and extent, is the core problem of political philosophy. The seminar will address these questions, with particular attention being paid to the most influential theories for justifying the state, the so-called contract theories.

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Literature:

Joachim Behnke (2024): Politische Philosophie. Nomos

Jean Hampton (1997): Political Philosophy. Westview Press

John A. Simmons (2007): Oxford University Press

Next events

1/11 Lecture Th, 06.02.2025 16:30 Uhr 19:00 Uhr Kolon | LZ 06
2/11 Lecture Th, 13.02.2025 16:30 Uhr 19:00 Uhr Kolon | LZ 06
3/11 Lecture Th, 20.02.2025 16:30 Uhr 19:00 Uhr Kolon | LZ 06
4/11 Lecture Th, 27.02.2025 16:30 Uhr 19:00 Uhr Kolon | LZ 06
5/11 Lecture Th, 06.03.2025 16:30 Uhr 19:00 Uhr Kolon | LZ 06
6/11 Lecture Th, 20.03.2025 16:30 Uhr 19:00 Uhr Kolon | LZ 06
7/11 Lecture Th, 27.03.2025 16:30 Uhr 19:00 Uhr Kolon | LZ 06
8/11 Lecture Th, 03.04.2025 16:30 Uhr 19:00 Uhr Kolon | LZ 06
9/11 Lecture Th, 10.04.2025 16:30 Uhr 19:00 Uhr Kolon | LZ 06
10/11 Lecture Th, 24.04.2025 16:30 Uhr 19:00 Uhr Kolon | LZ 06
11/11 Lecture Th, 08.05.2025 16:30 Uhr 19:00 Uhr Kolon | LZ 06
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Course details

Offer code 123112 | 114082
Version 5 Neuversionierung_Einzelnoten
Credits / ECTS 6
WSH 3
Frequence Every Springsemester

Lecturers

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Prof.Dr. Joachim Behnke
Lecturer