PO250 Justice and the Good Society
In this course, students will develop an understanding of major themes in Western political thought, focusing on essential questions of communal life. We will reflect on topics like the nature of justice, the best form of government, the purpose of law, and the proper relationship between church and state. Students will encounter some of the classic texts in political thought, from Plato's consideration of the just state to Marx's call for the abolition of the state. Students are encouraged to apply what they learn from these seminal works in political philosophy to contemporary regimes and the challenges we face in the American political system.
Prerequisite
PH200 [minimum grade = C]