PSCI0101B-W17
Intro to Political Philosophy
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)
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)
- Term:
- Winter 2017
- Location:
- Munroe Hall 314(MNR 314)
- Schedule:
- 10:30am-12:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (Jan 9, 2017 to Feb 3, 2017)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Margaret Moslander
- Subject:
- Political Science
- Department:
- Political Science
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- EUR PHL SOC WTR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 11446
- Subject Code:
- PSCI
- Course Number:
- 0101
- Section Identifier:
- B