PSCI0101X-S10
Intro to Political Philosophy
Discussion
Introduction to Political Philosophy
This course focuses on some of the most important texts in the field of political philosophy: Central issues concern the relationship between politics and philosophy, types of truth and forms of power, and generally, how a critical understanding of politics and the human condition is achieved. Specific works have included: Thucydides, History;Plato, Republic,Aristotle, Politics,Machiavelli, The Prince,Hobbes, Leviathan,Rousseau, Second Discourse;Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, Mill, On Liberty,Marx, Communist Manifesto, Capital;Nietzsche, The Birth of Tragedy;and essays by Weber, Arendt, and Havel. 3 hrs. lect./disc.
This course focuses on some of the most important texts in the field of political philosophy: Central issues concern the relationship between politics and philosophy, types of truth and forms of power, and generally, how a critical understanding of politics and the human condition is achieved. Specific works have included: Thucydides, History;Plato, Republic,Aristotle, Politics,Machiavelli, The Prince,Hobbes, Leviathan,Rousseau, Second Discourse;Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, Mill, On Liberty,Marx, Communist Manifesto, Capital;Nietzsche, The Birth of Tragedy;and essays by Weber, Arendt, and Havel. 3 hrs. lect./disc.
- Term:
- Spring 2010
- Location:
- Munroe Hall LCT(MNR LCT)
- Schedule:
- 10:10am-11:00am on Friday (Feb 8, 2010 to May 10, 2010)
- Type:
- Discussion
- Instructors:
- Kateri Carmola
- Subject:
- Political Science
- Department:
- Political Science
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 21273
- Subject Code:
- PSCI
- Course Number:
- 0101
- Section Identifier:
- X