300-400 LEVEL COURSES 399 - Conservative Political Thought

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University of Massachusetts-Boston

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This course examines conservative political thought with an emphasis on its origins, development, variety, premises, aims, argumentism, and public policy implications. Readings will include major figures in the history of conservative political thought as well as recent and contemporary conservative writers. Students will be required to make extensive use of resources available on the World Wide Web. While the focus of the course will be largely on American conservatism, some attention will be given to other varieties of conservatism as well. Issues covered will include: How and why did conservatism emerge What are conservatives for and what are they against Does conservatism have an essential core of ideas, or does the content of converts vary according to historical conditions Does conservatism require a belief in religion How do contemporary conservatives understand important political controversies What do conservatives propose as important solutions to problems of modern society What might the future of conservatism be MWF 1:00 - 1:50 Ward

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umb.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 287-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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