POLT 331 - Seminar: Modernity and Postmodernity in Contemporary Political Theory

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 Hours
Attribute: 3 SS

An intensive, critical examination of the works of several recent political theorists (Arendt, Habermas, Foucault, and some others). Particular attention will be given to issues raised in recent debates about modernity and postmodernity, such as the nature of history and the possibility of progress, the place of truth and knowledge in politics, or whether we can still talk of social emancipation. Consent of instructor. Enrollment Limit: 12.
Instructor: S. Kruks
Prerequisites & Notes