Politics-Political Theory

Introduces political philosophy as a mode of inquiry, and consideration of selected problems and writers in Western political theory. "

Studies the development of political theory from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century. "

Studies the course of political theory from the late 19th century through the present. Includes the major critical perspectives on modern politics and culture (existentialism, feminism, post-modernism, 'critical theory') and explores the problems that have preoccupied political theory in this period (alienation, language, individualism and discrimination). Prerequisite: One course in political theory or instructor permission. "