POL 317 - Political Philosophy I

The first of two courses designed to give an overview of the history of political theory. Topics may include the Greek and Roman understandings of justice and the best regime; the impact of the rise of the Church on political philosophy; and the revival of classical political thought in the early Renaissance. Such figures as Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Machiavelli may be included.

3 Semester Credit(s)

Crosslisted with: PHI 317
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course Yes. Core Elective
Grade Type LT