161-012 Classics of Political Thought

Subject information

Search : Index : Faculty of Arts : Philosophy
Prev 161-011 Manners of Meaning
Next 161-013 Contemporary Political Philosophy

161-012 Classics of Political Thought
Availability	2nd and 3rd year
Credit Points	12.5
HECS Band	1
Coordinator	Dr Douglas Adeney
Prerequisites	At least one first-year single-semester philosophy subject, or permission from the Head of Department or subject coordinator.
Semester	1 (view timetable)
Contact	Thirty-two contact hours per semester: two 1-hour lectures per week for the first 11 weeks and a 1-hour tutorial per week beginning the third week of semester
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.
Assessment	Written work totalling 4000 words, plus regular participation in tutorials.

Search : Index : Faculty of Arts : Philosophy
Prev 161-011 Manners of Meaning
Next 161-013 Contemporary Political Philosophy

Status:                   Official 2004
Last Modified:            Monday June 21 22:11
SGML to HTML Conversion:  Information Division - CWIS (SDI)
Authorised by:            Academic Registrar
Enquiries:                http://unimelb.custhelp.com/