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Major Social & Political Thinkers

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
TuTh 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.
University Hall Y04-4180 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
TuTh 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4180
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (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.

This course is closed for registration.

Course Details