Introduction to Political Philosophy (261-0-20)

Instructors

Mark Keenan Gorthey

Meeting Info

TBA: Mon, Wed, Fri 2:00PM - 4:00PM

Overview of class

This course will introduce students to some of the fundamental questions and texts of Western political philosophy. This includes questions like: how should political institutions and practices be organized? How should political decisions be made? What responsibilities do individuals have as citizens? We will study and assess answers to these questions offered by thinkers from a range of historical contexts and traditions, including ancient Greek thought, early modern European philosophy, and 20th century political theory. Possible readings include works by figures such as Plato, Aristotle, Niccolo Machiavelli, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Hannah Arendt, and John Rawls.

Class Attributes

Ethical and Evaluative Thinking Foundational Disci
Ethics & Values Distro Area
Face to face: In person, in campus space