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PSCI0101Z-S18

Intro to Political Philosophy
Discussion

Introduction to Political Philosophy
What is politics? What is the purpose of politics? Is there a best regime? Is it attainable? What is justice? What is the good life? How is each related to political life? Is there a science of politics? In this course, we will raise these and other fundamental questions through a study of major ancient and modern works of political philosophy. Authors may include Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, Constant, Tocqueville, Mill, Marx, and Nietzsche. 4 hrs. lect./disc. (Political Theory)
Course Reference Number (CRN):
22458
Subject Code:
PSCI
Course Number:
0101
Section Identifier:
Z

Course

PSCI 0101

All Sections in Spring 2018

Spring 2018

PSCI0101A-S18 Lecture (Harpham)
PSCI0101X-S18 Discussion (Harpham)
PSCI0101Y-S18 Discussion (Harpham)
PSCI0101Z-S18 Discussion (Harpham)