POL 241 - Modern Political Theory in the Western World

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Adelphi University

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Description:

3 credits Invariable requirement for political science. This course explores the works of selected Western political philosophers from the Modern period in political theory, roughly 1400 C1900 C.E. It includes political theorists such as Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Mill, and Marx. It explores questions like: How does an effective leader govern What is the nature and extent of equality How can stable political societies be constructed and maintained when there is widespread disagreement over the good

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.ADELPHI.EDU

Phone Number:

(516) 877-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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