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POLSC201: Introduction to Western Political Thought
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Unit 1: The Polis
Unit 2: Modern Political Thought
Unit 3: Liberal Democracy and Its Critics
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Political Science
POLSC201: Introduction to Western Political Thought
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POLSC201: Introduction to Western Political Thought
Time: 120 hours
College Credit Recommended
Free Certificate
Examine the major texts and figures in the history of political thought, including Plato, Machiavelli, and Rousseau. Topics of analysis include power, justice, rights, law, and issues of governance.
