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Jack Turner Iii
POL S 201
Seattle Campus
Philosophical bases of politics and political activity. Provides an introduction to the study of politics by the reading of a few books in political philosophy. Organized around several key political concepts, such as liberty, equality, justice, authority, rights, and citizenship. Offered: AWSpS.
Class description
This quarter’s theme is “Freedom and Citizenship.” Modern citizens often think of freedom in negative terms: freedom from government, even freedom from politics. But a venerable tradition of Western political thought understands freedom more positively: freedom to govern ourselves, freedom to act politically. This course introduces students to political theory by examining this tradition and its critics. Readings include Aristotle, Locke, Rousseau, Constant, Arendt, and classic authors in American political thought.
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