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


Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 3 hours
Attribute: 3SS
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, and whether we can still talk of social emancipation.



Enrollment Limit: 12
Instructor: S. Kruks
Consent of the Instructor Required? Yes


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