POLSC 105H - Survey of Political Theory-Honors science credits

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SUNY Westchester Community College

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Description:

A survey of Western political theory from Plato to Marx, including such political thinkers as Aquinas, Machiavelli, Locke, and Rousseau as well as the theoretical basis of democracy, socialism and fascism. Students are asked to compare and contrast the views of the major thinkers in answer to the question of who should rule, how leaders should be selected, and how much power government should have. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Composition and Literature I. Not offered every semester.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sunywcc.edu

Phone Number:

(914) 606-6600

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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