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Major Social & Political Thinkers

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
MoWe 1p.m. – 2:15p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W02-0198 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
MoWe 1p.m. – 2:15p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W02-0198
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

The primary concern of this course is historical: the elucidation of the political and social theories of some of the major figures of the Western tradition (e.g., Plato, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Rousseau, and Marx). Emphasis is given to the continuing relevance of these philosophers and political scientists.

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Wheatley-Peters W02-0198

General Ed Requirements

Humanities

Enrolled / Capacity

33 / 36

Status

Closed

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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