POIS 200 - Introduction to Political Thought

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Western Illinois University

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Survey of political theorists from Socrates to present with special emphasis on the themes of justice, community, equity, liberty and freedom. Classical Political Theory. (3) The development of Western political philosophy from Plato to Machiavelli with particular emphasis on justice and the good society. Prerequisite: PolS 101 or 122, or permission of instructor. Modern Political Theory. (3) A study of modern and contemporary political theories from Machiavelli to the present with particular emphasis on such concepts as justice, liberty, freedom and equality. Prerequisite: PolS 101 or 122, or permission of instructor. American Political Thought. (3) Introduction to political theory in the United States designed to present a balanced picture of the origins and development of American political ideas from colonial times to the present. Prerequisite: PolS 101 or 122, or permission of instructor. Democratic Theory and Service Learning. (3) An examination of the relationship between democracy, voluntarism, and community service drawing on the work of democratic theorists. Prerequisite: PolS 122 or permission of the instructor. Politics and Ethics. (3) The course will focus on the ethics of the process of decision making by public officials in a representative democracy. The course also will examine the ethical issues raised by public policies on abortion, affirmative action, and the environment. Prerequisite: PolS 122.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wiu.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 295-1414

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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