PSCI 305 - History of Ancient Political Thought

Institution:

Felician University

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Description:

A focus on the essential texts of early Western political thought by thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Saints Paul, Augustine, and Aquinas. The course covers the three main traditions of thought (Greek, Hebrew, and Roman) upon which Western political think-ing and philosophy is based. A diachronic analysis of these texts explore the perennial questions of the nature and purpose of the state, justice, law, political rights and obliga-tions. (every other spring) Prerequisite: PSCI 101 or PHIL 101

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.felician.edu

Phone Number:

(201) 559-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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