Early Modern Political Theory

3 credits

An examination of the ideas of major figures in early modern political thought such as Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau with a view to exploring the differences between ancient and modern political thought, and the origin of the modern idea of the state, conceptions of the individual, and the nature of community. ***Prerequisite: Any 200-level PSCI course or the completion of 30 credit hours.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of PSCI 311 or PSCI 214.*