An examination of methods adopted by major thinkers in the history of political philosophy, amidst changing understandings of metaphysics and science. Thinkers to be considered may include Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Bacon, Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, and Heidegger, among others. Precludes additional credit for PSCI 4304. Prerequisite(s): PSCI 2300 or permission of the Department.Seminar three hours a week.
An examination of methods adopted by major thinkers in the history of political philosophy, amidst changing understandings of metaphysics and science. Thinkers to be considered may include Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Bacon, Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, and Heidegger, among others. Precludes additional credit for PSCI 4304. Prerequisite(s): PSCI 2300 or permission of the Department.Seminar three hours a week.