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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.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
21273
Subject Code:
PSCI
Course Number:
0101
Section Identifier:
X

Course

PSCI 0101

All Sections in Spring 2010

Spring 2010

PSCI0101A-S10 Lecture (Carmola)
PSCI0101X-S10 Discussion (Carmola)
PSCI0101Y-S10 Discussion (Carmola)
PSCI0101Z-S10 Discussion (Carmola)