PSCI0101X-S12
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. (Political Theory)/
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. (Political Theory)/
- Term:
- Spring 2012
- Location:
- Munroe Hall 314(MNR 314)
- Schedule:
- 10:10am-11:00am on Friday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)
- Type:
- Discussion
- Instructors:
- Murray Dry
- Subject:
- Political Science
- Department:
- Political Science
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 21164
- Subject Code:
- PSCI
- Course Number:
- 0101
- Section Identifier:
- X