GOVT 323: Classical Western Political Theory

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Lectures, discussions of developments in Western tradition of political thought from time of Greek city-state to late medieval Christendom. Topics include nature and purpose of politics, relationship between individual and state, political significance of religion and tradition, and concept of natural law.Equivalent to PHIL 323.

Recommended Prerequisite: GOVT 101, or three credits of Philosophy.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.