PS 371

Fall 2019 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 26-Dec 11

Classical Political Theory

Credit: 3 hours.

Considers the major works of Greek and Roman political theory, stressing their relevance to modern political analysis and action.

Prerequisite: PS 270, six hours of Political Science credit, or consent of instructor.

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PS 371 class schedule data for fall 2019
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	43840	Lecture-Discussion	M	3:00PM -4:20PM	MW	David Kinley Hall	Miller, B	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/19-12/11/19 Credit: 3 hours Section Info: Major restrictions lifted April 16. This course surveys the origins and development of political thought in ancient Greek society, with a focus on central texts by Thucydides, Plato, and Aristotle. The three primary concepts of classical political thought -- power, legitimacy, and justice -- have remained central in contemporary political theory. We will also explore three concepts that stand front and center in politics today, but were less important for the ancients: freedom, equality, and law. Finally, we will consider other crucial issues for the ancients that are somewhat neglected in mainstream contemporary theory, such as citizenship, education, civic friendship, and piety. We will be looking at a variety of texts, some of which are self-consciously theoretical (Plato and Aristotle), while others are historical, satirical, and legal (Thucydides, Aeschylus, Aristophanes, Demosthenes, etc). Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.