Politics

POLI 105A Ancient Political Thought

Explores tensions between reason and revelation, justice and democracy, and freedom and empire through close readings of ancient texts. Emphasis on Athens, with Hebrew, Roman, and Christian departures and interventions. Includes Sophocles, Thucydides, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Stoics, the Bible, and Augustine.

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements.

Credits

5

Instructor

Dean Mathiowetz

Also offered as

LGST 105A

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements.