PS290 - Introduction to Political Philosophy

Investigates the foundation and aims of politic rule as well as fundamental debates over the meaning of justice, liberty, power, authority, law and rights through an examination of basic but competing perspectives drawn from ancient, medieval, and modern texts. Thinkers include, but are not limited to, Aristotle, Aquinas, Machiavelli, and Locke. (Also offered as a CC120 course.) Meets the Critical Learning: AIM requirement.

Degree requirement — Critical Learning: AIM

1 unit — Fuller

Offerings

Term Block Title Instructor Location Student Limit/Available Updated
Fall 2024 Block 2 Introduction to Political Philosophy Timothy Fuller Palmer Hall 25A 25 / 6 12/23/2024
Spring 2025 Block 6 Introduction to Political Philosophy Timothy Fuller Palmer Hall 25A 25 / 0 12/23/2024
Summer 2025 Block A Introduction to Political John Grace Palmer Hall 17 25 / 25 12/23/2024
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