POLITICAL SCIENCE 315 - Classical Political Thought:Democracy in Athens and America

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Illinois Wesleyan University

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This course uses Thucydides' History of the PeloponnesianWar, the dialogues of Plato, and the plays of Sophocles and Aristophanes to examine the values and ideals of Athenian demo-cracy. The American case is used to spur debate. Issues addressed include: the rules of war, realist and constructivist views of power, and the merits of democratic participation. Offered in alternate years.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iwu.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 556-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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