POLITICS 324
Thinking Revolution: Early-Modern Politics
Please note: this is archived course information from 2019 for POLITICS 324.
Description
Advances understanding of key ideas and thinkers in the development of western political thought from c.1640- 1800. Ideas include: natural law, liberty and rights; republicanism; social contract; law of nations; toleration and Enlightenment; political economy and property; political legitimacy and representation; revolution. Thinkers include Hobbes, Spinoza, Locke, Hume, Rousseau, Smith and Burke.
Availability 2019
Availability to be advised
Lecturer(s)
TBA
Points
POLITICS 324: 15 points
Prerequisites
30 points at Stage II in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations, or 15 points at Stage II in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations and 15 points at Stage II in History or Philosophy or European Studies
Restrictions
POLITICS 219