GP 306 - Western Political Theory

Institution:

Widener University-Main Campus

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Description:

An in-depth survey of the major pre-20th-century thinkers who influenced Western political tradition, including Plato and Aristotle; Machiavelli; Hobbes, Lock and Rousseau; Hegel and Marx. A critical reading of the original texts promotes careful discussion of their historical contexts and relevance to contemporary issues. Students also administer the Democracy Project- a campus-wide undergraduate survey-and analyze its results. Required for majors. Prerequisite: GP 101 or 102, junior standing, or permission of instructor. 4 semester hours

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 499-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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