University of the Philippines College of Social Sciences and Philosophy DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE SOCIAL SCIENCE II: Social,

Economic, and Political Thought First Semester 2012-2013 Mr Jan Robert R Go Teaching Associate WFR (0830-1000HRS) PH 224 WFV-1 (1130-1300HRS) PH 224 Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something. Plato, The Republic Social Science II is one of the many courses under the Social Science and Philosophy (SSP) domain of the Revitalized General Education Program (RGEP) of the University of the Philippines. As part of the SSP domain, Social Science II seeks to provide a general understanding and appreciation of the social, economic and political theories and ideas of fourteen (14) philosophers from classical to contemporary periods. COURSE OBJECTIVES In order to guide us in our lessons, the course has three main objectives: (1) for students to acquire a basic knowledge of the origins and nature of various contemporary social, political, and economic concepts as these can be derived from the works of selected Western thinkers; (2) for students to have a knowledge of the ideas of selected Western thinkers as regards the nature of man; the nature of society; and the nature of the truth and reality; and (3) for students to know the difference between mainstream and alternative ideas and theories regarding the origin, nature, and dynamics of social, political, and economic institutions as well as values. COURSE REQUIREMENTS The course will have the following requirements. These requirements will be the bases of the students final grade. Note that these requirements only seek to measure the performance of the student in the particular semester or term, and not the over-all ability of the students. Three Long Examinations (60) Each of the three long examinations constitutes 20 per cent of your final grade, a total of 60 per cent for all three. The exams are in-class exams seeking to test the students understanding of the theories and ideas presented in classroom discussion and lectures. There will be no make-up exam for those who will miss it, except for those who were absent for medical reasons only. A certification issued by the University Health Service must be presented. Reflection Essays (30) Each student will be required to submit three (3) reflection essays. It is a take-home reaction paper (500 < words < 1,000) that expresses a students personal insights on concepts read and learned from the discussions and reading lists. Late submissions will not be entertained. This requirement will constitute 30 per cent of your grade. Class Participation (10) Apart from the group work and activities, each student will be graded individually based on his or her performance every session. Students are expected to have read the required readings and are ready to engage in the class discussion. This requirement will constitute 10 per cent of your grade. While it is not required, students are also encouraged to read the recommended and suggested readings for deeper understanding of concepts and ideas and their application.
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The essay must be printed in a letter size paper with one-inch margin on all sides. The body must be in Arial font, point 11, with 1.5 spacing. Only the student number and section shall appear in the paper. Failure to follow these simple instructions will merit corresponding deduction.

Attendance Attendance does not formally constitute any part of the final grade. However, a bonus of five (5) points shall be added to the grade of a student who did not incur any absence, excused or unexcused, during the entire semester including the examination days. Attendance in class implies that the student should be no more than 20 minutes late. As per University rule, a student is allowed to incur absences equivalent to 20 per cent of total class hours or six (6) sessions. Students with more than the allowable absences are encouraged to drop the course formally. Failure to drop formally will result in a grade of 5.00. COURSE OUTLINE
Session 1 Session 2 INTRODUCTION What is Social Science II? GREEK LEGACY TO CRITICAL THINKING How did they come up with their ideas? R: Ebenstein and Ebenstein, pp. 7-18. UNIT I: ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL THINKERS Session 3 Session 4 BRAVE NEW WORLD Film Showing: Based on the novel by Aldous Huxley. (Department AVR - CSSP FC) PLATO (c. 428-348 B.C.) Nature and Origin of the State | The Virtues of the State | Justice in the individual and the polis | The Philosopher-Ruler | Abolition of the Family | Equality of Women | The End of the State | Allegory of the Cave R: Ebenstein and Ebenstein, pp. 19-74. S: Curtis (Vol. 1), pp. 26-28, and 34-64. Continuation of Plato. ARISTOTLE (384-322 B.C.) The Nature and Origin of the State | Slavery | Property | Citizenship | Classification of Constitutions | The Most Practicable Constitution | Justice | Kingship and Rule of Law R: Ebenstein and Ebenstein, pp. 75-115. S: Curtis (Vol. 1), pp. 28-30 and 64-101. Continuation of Aristotle. AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO (354-430 A.D.) Origin of the State | The Two Cities | Justice and Order | Liberty and Slavery R: Ebenstein and Ebenstein, pp. 181-198. S: Curtis (Vol. 1), pp. 141-142 and 146-156. THOMAS AQUINAS (1225-1274) The Nature and Origin of the State | The Four Types of Laws | The Right to Resist a Tyrant The Church and the State | Economic ideas on private property, trading and usury R: Ebenstein and Ebenstein, pp. 218-244. S: Curtis (Vol. 1), pp. 177-178 and 196-210. INTEGRATION Comparison of the classical and medieval views on the nature of human beings and the state. Submission of FIRST REFLECTION PAPER. Session 11 Session 12 FIRST EXAMINATION First sit-in examination coverage: Plato to Aquinas. POST-EXAMINATION FREE DAY No class. Also a reading to prepare for next unit.
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UNIT II: RENAISSANCE AND THE SOCIAL CONTRACT THINKERS Session 13 NICCOLO MACHIAVELLI (1469-1527) Art of Politics: Politics vs. Ethics | Qualities of the Prince | The end justifies the means The political value of religion | Unity and Liberation of Italy R: Ebenstein and Ebenstein, pp. 283-301. S: Curtis (Vol. 1), pp. 215-217 and 219-229. Continuation of Machiavelli SOCIAL CONTRACT THEORY What is a social contract? What is political obligation? THOMAS HOBBES (1588-1679) Nature of the Human Being | The State of Nature | The Social Contract | The Best Form of Government | The Obligations of Citizens R: Ebenstein and Ebenstein, pp. 355-379. S: Curtis (Vol. 1), pp. 354-370. JOHN LOCKE (1632-1704) Nature of the Human Being | The State of Nature | The Social Contract | Government as a Fiduciary Trust | The Right to Resist R: Ebenstein and Ebenstein, pp. 380-407. S: Curtis (Vol. 1), pp. 359-60 and 372-89. JEAN-JACQUES ROUSSEAU (1712-1778) The Nature of the Primitive Man | The Origin of the Civil Society | Social Contract for a just civil society | Sovereignty and the Government | Moral Liberty as the End of the Civil Society The Rights and Obligations of Citizens R: Ebenstein and Ebenstein, pp. 442-472. S: Curtis (Vol. 2), pp. 15-17 and 18-34. DANTON Film Showing: A film about the French Revolution. (Department AVR - CSSP FC) INTEGRATION Synthesis on the realist views of human nature and their effect on politics and comparison of the social contract theories. Submission of SECOND REFLECTION PAPER. Session 21 Session 22 SECOND EXAMINATION Second sit-in examination coverage: Machiavelli to Rousseau. POST-EXAMINATION FREE DAY No class. Also a reading to prepare for next unit. UNIT III: MODERN ECONOMIC AND SOCIOLOGICAL THINKERS Session 23 ADAM SMITH (1723-1790) Theory of Moral Sentiments | Laissez Faire | Theory of Value | The Role of the State Analysis of Distribution | Theory of Capital Accumulation R: Ebenstein and Ebenstein, pp. 492-503. S: Heilbroner, pp. 42-74. Continuation of Smith DAVID RICARDO (1772-1823) Theory of Rent | Reformulation of Theory of Value | Law of Comparative Advantage R: Heilbroner, pp. 75-104. S: Readings, pp. 151-155. LECTURE ON ECONOMIC THINKERS Film Showing: A lecture by Dr Emmanuel de Dios. (FC 3134) KARL MARX (1818-1883) Materialist Interpretation of History | Theory of Class Struggle | Critique of Classical Political Social Science II | 3

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Economy | Theory of Revolution | Communism as the End of History R: Ebenstein and Ebenstein, pp. 639-679. S: Heilbroner, pp. 136-169. Session 28 Session 29 Session 30 Continuation of Marx ANIMAL FARM Film Showing: Based on the novel by George Orwell. (Department AVR - CSSP FC) JOHN STUART MILL (1806-1873) Revision of Utilitarianism | Scope of Human Liberty as a precondition for modern society The Value of Education | The Role of Government | The Subjugation of Women and Equality R: Ebenstein and Ebenstein, pp. 578-623. S: Heilbroner, pp. 126-135. Submission of THIRD REFLECTION PAPER. Session 31 MAX WEBER (1864-1920) Theory of Social Science | Theory of Bureaucracy | Legitimate Types of Authority R: Hughes, Martin and Sharrock, pp. 112-116; 121-122. S: Curtis (Vol. 2), pp. 426-436 EMILE DURKHEIM (1858-1917) Division of labour in society | Two kinds of solidarity | Two kinds of societies | Collective consciousness and society | Social differentiation | Origin of social differentiation R: Hughes, Martin and Sharrock, pp. 169-177. INTEGRATION Synthesis of the recent views regarding the relationship between the state and market and comparison of the recent views about society and politics. THIRD EXAM Third sit-in examination coverage: Smith to Durkheim.

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COURSE TEXTS Required Texts Ebenstein, W. and Ebenstein, A. 2000. Great Political Thinkers: Plato to the Present. Singapore: Thomson. Curtis, Michael. 1981. The Great Political Theories, Volume I and II. New York: Avon Books. Suggested Texts and Materials Bennagen, Pia. 2002. A Study Guide to Social, Economic and Political Thought. Quezon City: UP Open University. Gaarder, Jostein. 2001. Sophies World. London: Phoenix House. Heilbroner, Robert. 1999. The Worldly Philosophers. New York: Simon and Schuster. Hughes, J., P. Martin and W. Sharrock. 1995. Understanding Classical Sociology. London: Sage. Ronas, Malaya C. 1998. Angkan ni Socrates: Gabay sa Panimulang Talakayan sa Kaisipang Kanluran Hinggil sa Lipunan. Ekonomiya, at Politika. Lungsod Quezon: UP Sentro ng Wikang Filipino. Social Science II Committee. 1992. Readings in Social Science II. Quezon City: University of the Philippines Press. COURSE GRADE CONVERSION Raw Score 95-100 90-94 85-89 80-84 76-79 72-75 Grade Equivalent 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.25 Raw Score 68-71 64-67 60-63 50-59 00-49 Grade Equivalent 2.50 2.75 3.00 4.00 5.00

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POLICY ON PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING Intellectual dishonesty in whatever form will not be tolerated. Any student whom the Instructor has sufficient evidence to believe has attempted or has engaged in one form of intellectual dishonesty or another involving any class requirement will receive an automatic 5.00 for the entire the course regardless of class standing, and will be referred for appropriate disciplinary action to the concerned University authorities. Plagiarism is the intentional use of the work, ideas, and/or words of another person without proper acknowledgement. Cheating includes working together on and sharing preparations on reflection papers. Collaborating on submitted requirements, either in preparation or final production, is strictly forbidden. If you are not sure about the distinction, please ask the Instructor for clarifications. OTHER CLASS POLICIES 1. Proper decorum is a must to ensure a harmonious and lively environment for discussion. Avoid unnecessary interruption. Attitude fitting for a college student is expected in class. 2. Related to proper decorum, use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited. All phones should be turned off or put in silent mode. Should the use of phone be inevitable, the student may silently exit the room without disrupting any on-going discussion. 3. No additional or special course work will be given to any student. 4. Eating is allowed inside the room except for any kind of food that may cause disturbance during class sessions. 5. Smiling is not prohibited. CONSULTATION Please send an email at least 24 hours before the day you want to consult to make sure that I am available and that no other students have filled in the time slot during regular consultation hours. You may also consult with me via email if there is no need to see me personally. Room 325, CSSP Faculty Centre (at the back of Palma Hall Annex) 1300-1600HRS, Wednesdays and Fridays jrgo.socsci2@gmail.com/jrgo1@up.edu.ph DATES TO REMEMBER First Examination Second Examination Third Examination Last Day of Dropping End of Classes : : : : :
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