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Classical Seminar: Origins of Political Thought (CLASSICS 181, CLASSICS 381, ETHICSOC 130A, PHIL 176A, PHIL 276A, POLISCI 330A)
POLISCI
230A
Instructors
Schwartz, A. (PI)
Spikol, A. (TA)
Ober, J. (PI)
Section Number
1
Political philosophy in classical antiquity, centered on reading canonical works of Thucydides, Plato, Aristotle against other texts and against the political and historical background. Topics include: interdependence, legitimacy, justice; political obligation, citizenship, and leadership; origins and development of democracy; law, civic strife, and constitutional change.
Grading
Letter or Credit/No Credit
Requirements
GER:DB-Hum, WAY-A-II, WAY-ER
Units
3-5
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Course Tags
Political and Moral Philosophy - Electives
Academic Year
Quarter
Winter
Section Days
Monday Wednesday
Start Time
9:30 AM
End Time
10:50 AM
Location
160-124