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Helsingin yliopisto
Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy
5 cr
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The normative ground of society and the problem of political order. The classic social and political philosophical theories and their philosophical foundations. Current trends in social and political philosophy. Historical and contemporary conceptions of, among other things, justice, freedom, equality, democracy, the common good, diversity, differences and multiculturalism, societal perspectives in environmental philosophy, the foundations of social criticism, power and human rights.
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Lähiopetus, Johdatus yhteiskuntafilosofiaan, Lähiopetus 14.1.–27.2.2026
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Humanities
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5 cr
1 component
Code
FILK-113
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Helsingin yliopisto
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avoin-student@helsinki.fi