Fall/Winter Timetable
POL200Y1Y L0101
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 from the Anishinaabe, Buddhist and Islamic traditions.
Format and Requirements
Two essays, final exam.
Exclusions
POL200Y5/POLC70H3/POLC71H3
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May 21, 2020
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January 29, 2020
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