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POL 4020 - History of Political Thought II

Credit(s) 3

A historical survey of the major political philosophers of the modern period (Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Mill, Marx, etc.) with an emphasis on their conceptions of human nature, political society and ethics. Theoretical notions of justice, power, freedom, rights, equality, and democracy are examined in light of these political thinkers.

Prerequisites
POL 4010  
Course Frequency:
Spring
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