207. Classical and Medieval Political Theory
An introductory survey of political thought from ancient Greece to the Renaissance. Topics include the origins of political philosophy in the writings of Plato and Aristotle; early Christian and Reformation political thought; Machiavelli and the birth of modern political theory. Readings are chosen to illustrate the development of ideas about human nature, politics, citizenship, power and the state.
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Conx 20040 Political Theories, Political Realities: Ideas and Practices in Past Politics