PHL-210

Human Rights and Democracy in Domestic and International Contexts-GR - WR

This course introduces students to (i) the general conceptual and normative claims of democracy and the modern human rights movement and (ii) specific problems of democracy and human rights. General issues include the role and limits of national sovereignty and the moral and legal bases of human rights. Specific problems are drawn from among the following: genocide and humanitarian intervention, global poverty, religious liberty and religious tolerance, feminism and the roles of women, cultural differences in conceptions of democracy and human rights. We study both conceptual and practical issues in democracy and human rights. Three class hours.

PHL-210 Sections for Spring 2017

With the following scheduling option(s)

1 Section Offered

PHL-210, Section 001

CRN #32028
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

Robert Muhlnickel

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 06, Room 403
Jan 23rd, 2017 – May 25th, 2017Tuesday, Thursday
2:00 pm - 3:20 pm
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 06, Room 403
Date(s) Jan 23rd, 2017 – May 25th, 2017
Day / Time Tuesday, Thursday
2:00 pm - 3:20 pm