POLS 311 History Of Political Thought
A survey of western political thought since Plato. The course offers a broad chronological overview of political thought, theory, and philosophy since classical Athens, as well as a thematic approach to more modern schools of thought such as liberalism, conservatism, libertarianism, and anarchism, especially from a trans-Atlantic perspective. Topics and issues include the rise of democracy, the Roman republic, feudalism, Christian political thought, the Enlightenment, and modern political philosophy.
Cross Listed Courses
PHIL 311
Prerequisite
POLS 210
Offered
Fall semester of odd calendar years