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Introduction to Political Theory

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.		 University Hall Y04-4190 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4190
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course consists of close readings of three texts considered foundational to the history of Western political thought: Plato's Republic, Machiavelli's The Prince, and Marx and Engels' Communist Manifesto. It will examine the characteristic questions and problems raised by these texts concerning the nature of politics and justice, and examine what roles moral and epistemological knowledge might play with regard to both. Also considered will be questions of genre, history, and rhetoric, with special attention given to questions regarding authorial intent, readership, and audience.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

University Hall Y04-4190

General Ed Requirements

Humanities

Enrolled / Capacity

30 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Andres Henao Castro

Tuition*

* For course tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar's website.