HIST 359 - History of Western Political Thought, 1500-1800

Institution:

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

In 1500, most European governments were monarchies. By 1800, there had been successful revolutions in Britain, France, and America. The result of these revolutions was a dramatic increase in popular participation in government. There was also a revolution in thinking about politics- most intellectuals now hoped and expected that democracy would spread. This course, focusing on primary sources, examines the major political thinkers of the era- including Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau- to understand how this crucial intellectual change came about.

Credits:

3.00

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Prerequisites:

HIST 105 or HONR 122

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/15/2014 - 08/25/2024 

Institution Website:

www.ship.edu/

Phone Number:

(717) 477-7447

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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