Academic Catalog 2018-19

POL 5200 Ancient, Medieval & Early Modern Political Philosophy

Survey course focusing on the key writings of several important thinkers of Western civilization. Emphasis on the development of key values and concepts that have shaped our civilization (e.g. citizenship, legitimacy of political rule, the ideal political community, virtue). Major emphasis on the ideas of Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, and Machiavelli.

Credits

3.00 units

Cross Listed Courses

PHIL 3200, POL 3200