POL 310 - Political Philosophy

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Molloy University

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Description:

(also PHI 310) This course examines the development of four major political doctrines: classical republicanism, modern national monarchism, liberal democracy and socialism. The development of these philosophies within the cultural and historical contexts in which they were invented will be explored in an attempt to demarcate their basic assumptions, social prognosis and programs for obtaining a just state. Theory will be contrasted with practice to encourage critical assessment in the student's own quest for civic responsibility. Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Aquinas, Montaigne, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Adams, Jefferson, Marx and Lenin are the major authors examined. 3 credits

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.molloy.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 678-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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