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2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PHL 303 - PII Western Political Philosophy


(Perspectives II) Theme of course is the nature of citizenship and whether or not the individuals have a responsibility to their community. Course will also introduce students to the major problems and questions which belong to the history of political philosophy. As such it will provide political science students with an important historical and philosophical background for contemporary political discourse. Topics include the structure of political communities and civil societies, the state of nature, social contract theory, law, and leadership. Readings from Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau.

Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: BR
Prereq: PHL 101 and any PI in Social Science
Cross-listed with PSC 303

Normal Offering Cycle: Fall


Credits: 3



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