PHL 240 - Survey of Political Philosophy

Institution:

Anna Maria College

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Description:

An investigation into why people are political, what makes for a healthy political order, and what is the purpose of political life. Major attention is given to the Greek thought of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle; the Christian thought of Augustine and St. Thomas; and the modern political thought of such thinkers as Machiavelli, Locke, and Marx.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.annamaria.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 849-3300

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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