Political Philosophy -
Philosophical
questions concerning how human well-being can be
advanced or hindered by the organisation of societies
and political structures.
*POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES:
Theories of the
relationship between the state, society and the
individual
Key Concepts: Socialism, Liberalism,
Conservatism, Anarchy, State, Sociaty, Power, Authority,
Coercion, Obligation, Consent, Autonomy, Freedom,
Rights, Law, justice, Punishment, Welfare, The Common
Good.
*FREEDOM:
Concepts of freedom and rights.
Key
Concepts: Negative Freedom, Positive Freedom, The Notion
of Rights.
*LAW:
Issues concerning the principles
underpinning law.
Key Concepts: Law, Justice,
Morality, Retribution, Deterrence, Protection,
Rehabilitation, Reform.
*AUTHORITY:
The nature, basis and forms of
authority: the relationship between authority, power and
legitimacy.
Key Concepts: Authority, Power,
Legitimacy, Contract.
*THE STATE:
What is the basis and purpose of the
state?
How should the state be constituted in order
that its aims may be met?
