Spring 2027

Humans, Animals & Machines

Examines political theory regarding the role of non-humans, analyzing arguments for animal, nature, and AI rights while assessing human distinctiveness.

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2011: 3.67 GPA, 88.2% A/AB (n=68 letter grades); Fall 2011: 3.61 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Fall 2013: 3.60 GPA, 70.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Describe in detail significant arguments for and against human distinctiveness in both ancient, modern and contemporary debates.

  • Analyze and appraise arguments for and against animal rights, rights of nature and AI rights.

  • Write thorough analyses of sophisticated philosophical texts, including public policy implications.

  • Assess and compare different periods and genres of theoretical writing.

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POLISCI 367

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2011: 3.67 GPA, 88.2% A/AB (n=68 letter grades); Fall 2011: 3.61 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Fall 2013: 3.60 GPA, 70.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Rights of non-humans and their basis.
  • Human distinctiveness and its definition.
  • Post-humanist politics.
  • Animal rights, rights of nature, and AI rights.

Skills

  • Describe arguments for and against human distinctiveness in historical and contemporary debates.
  • Analyze and appraise arguments concerning animal rights, rights of nature, and AI rights.
  • Write thorough analyses of philosophical texts with public policy implications.
  • Assess and compare different periods and genres of theoretical writing.

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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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