PSC 200 - Intro to Political Theory

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

This course examines a selection of the most profound and influential works of Western political theory from Plato (4th Century BCE) to the present day. We will study what different thinkers have had to say about the meaning of justice, order, the good life, the common good, freedom, and democracy. A continuous theme of the course will be political legitimacy; under what conditions and on what grounds may governments claim the obedience of their citizens? The objective of this course is to understand and critically evaluate the arguments of different theorists, and to reach your own reasoned positions on the issues raised by them.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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