Lecture Description
Professor Smith discusses the nature and scope of "political philosophy." The oldest of the social sciences, the study of political philosophy must begin with the works of Plato and Aristotle, and examine in depth the fundamental concepts and categories of the study of politics. The questions "which regimes are best?" and "what constitutes good citizenship?" are posed and discussed in the context of Plato's Apology.
Course Description
This course is intended as an introduction to political philosophy as seen through an examination of some of the major texts and thinkers of the Western political tradition. Three broad themes that are central to understanding political life are focused upon: the polis experience (Plato, Aristotle), the sovereign state (Machiavelli, Hobbes), constitutional government (Locke), and democracy (Rousseau, Tocqueville). The way in which different political philosophies have given expression to various forms of political institutions and our ways of life are examined throughout the course.
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Class Sessions Click session titles below to access audio, video, and course materials.
| 1. Introduction: What Is Political Philosophy? |
| 2. Socratic Citizenship: Plato, Apology |
| 3. Socratic Citizenship: Plato, Crito |
| 4. Philosophers and Kings: Plato, Republic, I-II |
| 5. Philosophers and Kings: Plato, Republic, III-IV |
| 6. Philosophers and Kings: Plato, Republic, V |
| 7. The Mixed Regime and the Rule of Law: Aristotle, Politics, I, III |
| 8. The Mixed Regime and the Rule of Law: Aristotle, Politics, IV |
| 9. The Mixed Regime and the Rule of Law: Aristotle, Politics, VII |
| 10. New Modes and Orders: Machiavelli, The Prince (chaps. 1-12) |
| 11. New Modes and Orders: Machiavelli, The Prince (chaps. 13-26) |
| 12. The Sovereign State: Hobbes, Leviathan |
| 13. The Sovereign State: Hobbes, Leviathan |
| 14. The Sovereign State: Hobbes, Leviathan |
| 15. Constitutional Government: Locke, Second Treatise (1-5) |
| 16. Constitutional Government: Locke, Second Treatise (7-12) |
| 17. Constitutional Government: Locke, Second Treatise (13-19) |
| 18. Democracy and Participation: Rousseau, Discourse on Inequality (author's preface, part I) |
| 19. Democracy and Participation: Rousseau, Discourse on Inequality (part II) |
| 20. Democracy and Participation: Rousseau, Social Contract, I-II |
| 21. Democratic Statecraft: Tocqueville, Democracy in America |
| 22. Democratic Statecraft: Tocqueville, Democracy in America |
| 23. Democratic Statecraft: Tocqueville, Democracy in America |
| 24. In Defense of Politics |
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