Middlebury

PSCI0262Z-F25

Might and Right Among Nations
Discussion

Might and Right Among Nations
What role does justice play in international politics? What role should it play? Does it pay to act justly in the conduct of foreign affairs? In this course, we will examine the place of ethical considerations in international politics. Drawing upon major works of political theory, we will pay special attention to the relationship between justice and necessity, the ethics of war and deception, and plans for perpetual peace. Authors will include Thucydides, Cicero, Augustine, Aquinas, Machiavelli, Rousseau, Montesquieu, Kant, Weber, Woodrow Wilson, and Michael Walzer. 3 hrs. lect. (Political Theory)/
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92977
Subject Code:
PSCI
Course Number:
0262
Section Identifier:
Z

Course

PSCI 0262

All Sections in Fall 2025

Fall 2025

PSCI0262A-F25 Lecture
PSCI0262Y-F25 Discussion
PSCI0262Z-F25 Discussion