PHL-210: Democracy and Human Rights

Course Description

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.

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PHL-210 Sections for Spring 2026

With the following scheduling option(s)

2 Sections Offered

PHL-210, Section 001

CRN #35293
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

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Seats Remaining

30

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Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 06, Room 431
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026Monday, Wednesday
2:00 pm - 3:20 pm
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 06, Room 431
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time Monday, Wednesday
2:00 pm - 3:20 pm

PHL-210, Section HC1

CRN #35294
HON-Democracy and Human Rights
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

To be announced

Seats Remaining

30

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 06, Room 431
Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026Monday, Wednesday
2:00 pm - 3:20 pm
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 06, Room 431
Date(s) Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026
Day / Time Monday, Wednesday
2:00 pm - 3:20 pm