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