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Winter 2017
Apr 03,2025 |
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| PS 208 - Introduction to Political Theory |
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The course is designed to introduce students to modern political theory, with an emphasis on social contract theory. The course focuses on questions about why government is formed, the basis of individual obligations and rights in relation to the state, the meaning of democracy, and when actions by government give rise to the right and obligation to resist and rebel. To examine these questions, the course uses different frameworks for thinking about political rights and duties including the individualistic approach, the communitarian approach, and the pluralistic perspective. Readings are assigned from modern and contemporary works in political theory.
4.000 Credit hours 40.000 TO 48.000 Lecture hours Syllabus Available Levels: Credit Schedule Types: Lecture Social Science Division Social Science Department Course Attributes: Tuition, Social Science Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Credit May not be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: College Now |
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