Introduction to Political Theory
POL4370 / 3 q.h.
Thinking and writing about how the state can be organized began in Greece 2500 years ago. This course discusses the development of the political ideas of the Western world, including the ideas of the major philosophers of Greece, Rome, the Christian Era, and the Renaissance. Students discuss the major ancient and medieval political theorists – including Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine, and St. Thomas Aquinas as well as Machiavelli, an early modern theorist – in the context of the societies in which they lived. Students consider the relevance of their writings to the present day particularly in terms of such themes as the idea of community, the nature of justice, the relationship of politics and ethics, the role of religion and the church, and the emergence of statecraft and real politik.
Term: Winter
Dates: 1/5 to 3/28
Instructor: Staff
Campus: Online
Cost: $903.00
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