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PHIL239-11S2 (C) Semester Two 2011
Political Theory: History of Political Philosophy

15 points, 0.1250 EFTS
11 Jul 2011 - 13 Nov 2011 		↓Other occurrences

Description

This course is an introduction to the history of political philosophy. It will focus on a number of topics including Machiavelli's The Prince, early modern constitutionalism, the invention of the modern state, the theory of sovereignty, political reason, the origins of social science, liberty and utilitarianism. The individual theorists who will be discussed include Bodin, Filmer, Locke, Hume, Burke, Bentham, and Marx.

Pre-requisites

15 points in POLS at 100 level for one course; 30 points in POLS at 100 level for two or more courses or 30 points in HIST or 15 points in PHIL. Students not meeting the prerequisites but with at least a B average in 60 points in appropriate courses may be admitted to take Political Science courses at the 200 level with the approval of the Programme Coordinator.

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Timetable

Lectures
Streams Day Time Where
Stream A Tuesday 10:00am-12:00pm Kirkwood KG05
Thursday 11:00am-12:00pm Kirkwood KC07

Tutorials
Streams Day Time Where
Stream A Friday 10:00am-11:00am

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Participation 10%
Weekly question 10%
Group presentation 5%
Essay outline 5%
Essay 35%
Exam 35%

Examination and Formal Tests

Exam Saturday 29 Oct 2011 2:30pm-4:30pm

Fees

Domestic fee $595.00
International fee $2,588.00


For further information see School of Humanities.

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