POLITICS 209

Modern Political Thought

Please note: this is archived course information from 2014 for POLITICS 209.

Description

A survey of contemporary paradigms in political thought that shape our ideas about politics and society. We will examine different varieties of liberalism, communitarianism, multiculturalism, feminism, socialism and utilitarianism, and the ways they influence our beliefs about justice, liberty, equality, the legitimacy of state regulation, and our duties as citizens towards each other and to the wider global community.

Availability 2014

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Dr Stephen Winter

Reading/Texts

McKinnon Issues in Political Theory Second Edition

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

POLITICS 209: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points at Stage I in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations, or 15 points at Stage I in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations and EUROPEAN 100, or 15 points at Stage I in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations and 15 points in Philosophy