PSC 231 - Introduction to Political Thought (3 cr.)

What is democracy, and what does it mean to be a democratic actor? What is the proper relationship between individuals and government? What makes political power legitimate? This course examines these and other core debates about political life in a pluralistic society. Through themes such as democracy, participation, and freedom, through readings drawn from the history of political philosophy, and through an interactive simulation, students will study the most foundational questions of political society.
Liberal Arts
Cardinal Core Curriculum Category: Individual Expression
SUNY Framework: Humanities
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring