POL 377 - Classical Political Thought

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Mercer University

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Prerequisite: POL 200 or consent of instructor A survey of the political thought of the ancient and medieval worlds. Here we examine important early attempts to identify the way of life most consistent with human nature and with the nature of the world. Although the course will focus on the writings of Plato and Aristotle, other thinkers may be examined, including Thucydides, Aristophanes, Xenophon, Cicero, St. Augustine, Alfarabi, and Aquinas. (Every two years)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mercer.edu

Phone Number:

(478) 301-2700

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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