PAPM 2001
Foundations of Public Policy: Political Thought
Theoretical, philosophical and ethical foundations for the study of public affairs and policy management. Drawing from classic and contemporary texts in political philosophy and theory, students consider issues relating to the nature of democracy, civic society and social organizations, the public, public affairs, public interest.
2026
Readings
- Held, David. 2006. Models of Democracy: Third Edition. Stanford, California, Stanford University Press. Pp. 43-49.
- All the responses to Schneier and Farrell’s Democracy’s Dilemma, in Boston Review, https://www.bostonreview.net/forum/forum-henry-farrell-bruce-schneier-democracys-
Prerequisites & course information
Precludes additional credit for PAPM 1000. Prerequisite(s): PAPM 1001 , PSCI 2003 , and second-year standing. Lecture two hours a week, discussion one hour a week.