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Political Theory I
Discover the foundational ideas that shaped politics, justice, and governance.
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Section 1: The Birth of Political Philosophy
Section 2: Plato's Republic and the Ideal State
Section 3: Plato's Later Political Dialogues
Section 4: Aristotle's Ethical Foundations
Section 5: Aristotle's Politics: The Polis and Constitutions
Section 6: Comparative Themes in Classical Political Thought
Section 7: Reception and Legacy of Classical Political Theory
What you’ll achieve
Study the works of foundational thinkers from Plato to Rousseau.
Explore classical debates about justice, freedom, and authority.
Understand how Enlightenment thought shaped modern democracy.
Develop skills in critical reading and philosophical argumentation.
Build a foundation for advanced courses in political theory and philosophy.
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Everything you need to excel in Political Theory I
Political Theory I introduces students to the classical foundations of political thought, exploring key ideas from ancient Greece through the Enlightenment. Thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Montesquieu are studied in depth to understand how their philosophies addressed power, authority, rights, and the organisation of society. The course examines debates about justice, freedom, democracy, and the role of the state, providing learners with a historical grounding in the evolution of political ideas. By engaging critically with classic texts, students gain the analytical tools to understand both the origins of political institutions and the enduring questions of political life.
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