American Political Thought

Introduces students to major traditions and theories of American political thought, including liberalism, republicanism, abolition democracy, and settler colonialism. Explores contemporary issues in American politics, including potentially economic inequality, reparations, gun rights/gun violence, and originalism. Effective Fall 2024 this course fulfills a single requirement in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings.