Critical Studies in World Politics (447-0-20)
Instructors
Michael M Loriaux
847 491 2632
601 University Place, Scott Hall #235
Office Hours: http://www.polisci.northwestern.edu/people/core-faculty/michael-loriaux.html
Meeting Info
Scott Hall 201 Ripton Room: Wed 2:00PM - 4:50PM
Overview of class
Pol Sci 447: Thought of Violence and War. Michael Loriaux, Instructor
We read classic and contemporary efforts to justify and reprove war-making.
Readings:
1. Jean-Jacques Rousseau, A Project for Perpetual Peace
Immanuel Kant, Perpetual Peace: A Philosophical Sketch
2. E. H. Carr, The Twenty Years Crisis
3. Reinhold Niebuhr, Moral Man and Immoral Society
4. Hans Morgenthau, Scientific Man vs. Power Politics
Stanley Hoffmann, An American Social Science: International Relations
5. Thucydides, The Peloponnesian War
6. Jan Patočka, Heretical Essays
7. Samuel Weber, Target of Opportunity
8. Marc Crépon, Murderous Consent
9. Judith Butler, The Force of Non-Violence
Students present readings prior to discussion and write a paper on a topic approved by the instructor.
Learning Objectives
Students will be familiar with classic works on theory of violence and war.
Evaluation Method
Term paper on topic to be discussed with instructor.
Class Materials (Suggested)
Jean-Jacques Rousseau, A Project for Perpetual Peace
Immanuel Kant, Perpetual Peace: A Philosophical Sketch
2. E. H. Carr, The Twenty Years Crisis
3. Reinhold Niebuhr, Moral Man and Immoral Society
4. Hans Morgenthau, Scientific Man vs. Power Politics
Stanley Hoffmann, An American Social Science: International Relations
5. Thucydides, The Peloponnesian War
6. Jan Patočka, Heretical Essays
7. Samuel Weber, Target of Opportunity
8. Marc Crépon, Murderous Consent
9. Judith Butler, The Force of Non-Violence
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for Graduate Students.