POL 300 - Foundations of Political Thought

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Wesleyan College

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Goal To introduce students to political theory's treatment of central political and moral issues, such as human nature, power, community, equality, liberty, and democracy. Content Students will read and analyze the contributions of political thinkers including Aristotle, Plato, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Mill, Rousseau, and Marx. The course will close with an analysis of treatment of some of these issues by contemporary political thinkers. Taught Fall. Credit 3 hours.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wesleyancollege.edu

Phone Number:

(478) 477-1110

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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