EURA211

Classic Works in Political Philosophy - Machiavelli to Marx

15 points

Not offered 2016

For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences

Description

This course is an introduction to the history of political philosophy. It will focus on a number of topics including Machiavelli's The Prince, early modern constitutionalism, the invention of the modern state, the theory of sovereignty, political reason, the origins of social science, liberty and utilitarianism. The individual theorists who will be discussed include Bodin, Filmer, Locke, Hume, Burke, Bentham, and, Tocqueville, Marx & Mill.

Prerequisites

Any 15 points in EURO 100-level papers
OR any 45 points at 100-level in Arts, Commerce, Law
OR any other 45 points at 100-level with the approval of the Course Coordinator

Restrictions

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