An examination of contemporary critiques and developments in modern science and social science. Thinkers to be considered may include Gadamer, Strauss, Oakeshott, Voegelin, Polanyi, Feuerabend, Heidegger, Kojeve, Schmitt, Foucault, and Derrida. Precludes additional credit for PSCI 4304. Prerequisite(s): PSCI 2300 or permission of the Department.Seminar three hours a week.