PS 241 - Political Theory I

Institution:

King's College - Pennsylvania

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

An examination of the fundamental and enduring issues of politics as articulated by leading political theorists. Among the issues examined will be: the nature and purpose of government, leadership, power, legitimacy, and the relationship of the individual with the state. The course will focus on commentaries written before 1700, i.e., Plato to Locke. A gateway course for the study of Political Theory in the major, taught in alternate years.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kings.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 208-5900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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