PI210: Introduction to Political Philosophy
ปรัชญาการเมืองเบื้องต้น
Course facts
- Credits
- 3 (3-0-6)
- Usually taken in
- Year 1 to 2
- Prerequisite
- No prerequisites
- Recommended term
Year 2, Semester 1
- Recorded history
Recorded as taught in semester 2 of 2025/26
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- Instructor
From the Faculty of Political Science staff directory. Teaching assignments can vary by term.
Course description
This course examines origins, meanings, and key issues of political philosophy such as the goal of humanity, morality, the state, justice, and other related issues, by dividing and investigating the differences between problems and solutions in political philosophy as well as modern political thoughts. Students will study the works of both Western and Eastern philosophers as groundwork for further courses.
How it's assessed
For Semester 2, 2025/26
| Midterm exam | 40% |
|---|---|
| Final exam | 60% |
Exam format: Both exams are essays. The two hour midterm asks you to answer two of six questions on Western and Eastern philosophy. The three hour final covers the rest of the course and asks you to answer three of seven questions. Participation is not marked separately but can raise or lower your final grade.
Attendance: Attendance is compulsory and checked. You must attend at least 80% of classes, and missing three or more without a valid reason may mean retaking the course.
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