Political Science 262 - American Political Thought

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Macalester College

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Description:

This course explores the diversity and development of ideas in the U.S. The course considers how individuals formulate political arguments and how those arguments are used over time given the context of social and economic conflicts that generate competing visions of the public good. Themes and topics may vary year-toyear, but may include democracy, equality, liberty, freedom, citizenship, revolution, utopianism, exceptionalism, constitutionalism, and the varieties of ideology captured by labels such as "liberal" and"conservative." Alternate years. (4 credits)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.macalester.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 696-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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