Fall/Winter Timetable

POL200Y1Y L5101

Political Theory: Visions of the Just/Good Society

Themes

A selective presentation of critical encounters between philosophy and politics, dedicated to the quest for the articulation and founding of the just/good society. Among the theorists examined are Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes and Locke.

Texts

Plato, Republic; Aristotle, Politics; Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince and The Discourses; Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan; John Locke, A Letter Concerning Toleration and the Second Treatise of Government. All of these readings are available on-line (URLs will be provided).

Format and Requirements

Tutorial Participation: 10%
3 Essays: 50%
Final Examination: 40%

Exclusions
POL200Y5/POLC70H3/POLC71H3