POLT 231 - European Political Theory: Classical to Early Modern

3 SS
First Semester. Examines the development of political theory in Europe from its emergence at the time of the Greek city-state until the end of the Medieval period. Major texts are analyzed not only in terms of their internal arguments and concepts, but also in relation to the differing social and political contexts in which each was written. Authors to be studied include: Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, and Machiavelli.

Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment Limit: 30.
Mr. Wilson

Credits: 3 hours