FAK3013 John Stuart Mill´s Political Philosophy 7.5 credits
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Course syllabus FAK3013 (Autumn 2011–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After finishing the course the student should 1) have a general overview of John Stuart Mill's political philosophy, 2) be able to analyze the relationship between his standpoints in political philosophy and in ethics, and 3) be able to clarify the relationship between Mill's standpoints and current standpoints in politics and political philosophy.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Literature
The subjection of women
On liberty
Principles of political economy, 2:199-238 & 3:758-796 in Collected Works
Examination and completion
Grading scale
Examination
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
The student can choose between 1) writing an essay on a central theme in Mill's political philosophy and 2) an oral examination.
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.