PSC 348 ,349 - Democratic Theory

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Muhlenberg College

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Description:

This course examines important contributions to the meaning and practice of democracy drawn from both classic and contemporary sources, including representatives of the liberal, communitarian, civic republican, and Marxists traditions of thought. Among the issues considered are the nature and scope of democratic citizenship, the forms of participation, civic education, deliberation and representation, issues of identity and difference, the social and economic conditions needed for democratic politics, and the structure of democratic institutions. Prerequisite: PCS 201 Political Ideologies or PSC 260 or 261 American Political Thought or PSC 262 or 263 Utopia & Its Critics or any course in political philosophy offered in the Philosophy Department. Meets general academic requirement P (and W which applies to 349 only).

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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