POT 4004 - Values and Politics: Conflicting World Views and the Issues that Divide Us

Institution:

Florida State University

Subject:

Description:

Prerequisite: CPO 2002 or POS 1041 or PUP 3713 or instructor permission. Explores the historical evolution of three competing world views—theism, modernism, and postmodernism—beginning in the Middle Ages. Course links this evolution in Western thought to shifting perspectives in how Americans view their world, especially after 1960. The resulting conflict in world views has given rise to a new agenda of value-based issues that are presently eclipsing the traditional economic issues in public debate. Through class discussions and debates the following issues will be covered: abortion, euthanasia, religion in the schools, pornography, homosexuality, teenage pregnancy, minority rights, feminism, substance abuse, criminal justice, the environment, and personal privacy.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.fsu.edu

Phone Number:

(850) 644-2525

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.