PLTC 296 - Contract and Community

Institution:

Bates College

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Description:

Western political thought frequently explores relationships-including contracts and community-between individuals and the state, but the terms of this discourse are hotly contested. Why do "contracts" so often seem to ignore the unequal power of the parties involved Must terms like "community" erase the politics of human difference How do categories such as "individual" and "state" restrict even the politics of privileged men as well as neglect considerations of gender, race, and class Students read and discuss a variety of texts, including Hobbes, Rousseau, and contemporary theorists. Not open to students who have received credit for Political Science 296. Open to first-year students. Enrollment limited to 30. W. Corlett.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bates.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 786-6000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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