Fall/Winter Timetable

POL200Y1Y L0201

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

In addition to those authors mentioned above, the course will include readings from Alfarabi, Christine de Pizan, and from Anishinaabe, Buddhist and Aztec traditions.

Format and Requirements

Short response/reflection assignments, short essays, mid-term, final exam.

Exclusions
POL200Y5/POLC70H3/POLC71H3