| POLITICAL SCIENCE 232: Basic Ideas in Political Theory (3 credit hours) | |
| Why? | This course provides an overview of the history of political philosophy. We also examine four prominent political philosophers: Plato, Machiavelli, Rousseau, and Nietzsche (the list may vary). We read at least one literary work, such as Antigone or Billy Budd, which contains explicitly political themes. |
| Content: | Justice, different types of regimes, different ideas of history, liberty, equality, feminism, and religion. |
| Format: | Mostly discussion. |
| Evaluation: | Short papers, essay final. |
| Prerequisites: | English 101-102 is recommended. |
| What Next? | Political Science 444. |
| Related Courses: | Philosophy 313. |