Ancient and Medieval Political Theory

Undergraduate

This course explores the foundations of western politics and its limitations. The earliest texts of Western political theory, from Ancient Greece to the Renaissance, are essential to understanding foundational concepts like politics, justice, law, and citizenship. Key questions and themes include: how human beings should live together, who should rule, and what constitutes the good life. Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing (i.e., >24h completed). Antirequisite(s): Credit can be obtained for only one of POLS 3353 or POLS 2343.