Overview
Description
This course offers an analytical and critical survey of political theory from the Renaissance through the 19th century. Readings may include Machiavelli, Luther, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Wollstonecraft, Mill, Douglass, Marx, and Nietzsche. Topics may include classical liberalism, conservatism, sovereignty, feminism, socialism, utilitarianism, and colonialism.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring
Terms
spring
Related Courses
Cross Listed With PHIL 328
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate understanding of the major questions and debates in modern political thought.
- critically read, analyze, and interpret, the most important works of modern political theory.
- examine and explore rival theoretical frameworks that are derived from philosophy, science, and religion.
- critically examine and evaluate the meaning of, and justification for, important political concepts such as nature, equality, liberty, justice, and democracy.
- utilize the theoretical works of modern political thought to assist in evaluating and interpreting the social and economic movements that have shaped contemporary politics.