POSC 303 - The Development of Political Thought-From Machiavelli to Mill

Institution:

Denison University

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Description:

An introduction to the peculiar moral and political problems of modernity through the texts of thinkers from Machiavelli to Mill. This class examines intellectual and historical trends in early modern political theory using Machiavelli's work as the hinge between ancient and modern understandings of power, real politics, republicanism, and the law. This course analyzes the texts of modern thinkers like Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Kant, Burke, or Mill to investigate the historical development of liberal, conservative and radical thought.(4 credits)

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.denison.edu

Phone Number:

(740) 587-0810

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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