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POL 270: Political Philosophy at John Jay College

3 credits · Fall 2026

Political Philosophy (POL 270) at John Jay College has 2 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 0 of 2 sections have an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Sanford Kessler and Joan O'Bryan.

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Requirements

ENG 101 and Sophomore Standing and above

About this course

Analysis of political thought throughout history, with particular attention to such values as liberty, democracy, equality, security, stability, law. Comparison of traditional and contemporary political theories in terms of priorities of values and political culture. Systematic examination of underlying assumptions and logical coherence of normative political thought.

Professors for POL 270 at John Jay, Fall 2026

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POL 270 sections, times and seats

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01-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Haaren 200
Sanford KesslerChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 2.8(34)Difficulty 3.7/5 · 43% would take again
In PersonClosed
02-LEC Regular
Tue · 3:05 PM - 5:45 PM
Haaren 330
Joan O'BryanNo Rate My Professors rating found
In PersonClosed

Questions about POL 270 at John Jay

Who teaches POL 270 at John Jay in Fall 2026?
Sanford Kessler and Joan O'Bryan are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is POL 270 at John Jay hard?
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