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PSCI0262A-F12

Might and Right Among Nations

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.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92975
Subject Code:
PSCI
Course Number:
0262
Section Identifier:
A

Course

PSCI 0262

All Sections in Fall 2012

Fall 2012

PSCI0262A-F12 Lecture (Callanan)