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161-012 Classics of Political Thought | |
Note | Formerly available as 161-218/318. Students who have completed 161-218/318 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. This subject is offered in alternate years with 161-013 Contemporary Political Philosophy. |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Dr Douglas Adeney |
Prerequisites | A first year single-semester philosophy subject. Students who lack this prerequisite, but believe themselves adequately prepared to attempt second/third year subjects, should consult the head of department. |
Semester | Not Offered (view timetable) |
Subject Description | This subject involves the critical study of classic political texts by Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes and Locke, with comparisons among them and with more recent writers. These texts contain many famous views and arguments, and raise various fundamental questions in political philosophy including those of the basis of political authority, the relationship between politics and morality, and the best form of government. The study of such classics should develop students' appreciation of historically important parts of western thought, and contribute to a richer understanding of modern views and issues. |
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