POLT 231 - European Political Theory: From Plato to Rousseau

This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
Law and Society
Semester Offered: First Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4SS

How did political thought develop in Europe from ancient Greece until the 18th century, the era of “Enlightenment?” Does it still matter today? We will pay particular attention to questions of virtue, politics and human nature, property, rights, the foundations of political order and the goals of political life. Authors to be studied include: Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes and Locke, concluding with an introduction to Rousseau.
Enrollment Limit: 25
Instructor: J. Schiff