pol3hmp hist of mod pol thought
HISTORY OF MODERN POLITICAL THOUGHT
POL3HMP
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject presents and contextualises the central themes and ideas in the writings of influential Western political thinkers from the seventeenth to the twentieth century, including figures such as Hobbes, Locke, Adam Smith, Kant and Marx. Situating the different theories in their historical and political contexts, we identify the ideas driving the key movements of our political history, from absolute monarchy to constitutional government, mercantilism, free market capitalism, communism and social democracy. We also reflect on the continuing relevance of the ideas of historical Western theorists for the political problems that we face today. This is a "block mode" subject and students must attend from 14.07.14 to 17.07.14 and from 21.07.14 to 24.07.14
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGreg Bognar
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 15 credit points of any first year Politics or Philosophy subject and 15 credit points of any Humanities and Social Sciences subject, or subject coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects POL2HMP
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Lectures on the history of political philosophy | Recommended | Rawls, J. | HARVARD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2007 |
| Readings | Political philosophy | Recommended | Hampton, J. | WESTVIEW PRESS, 1997 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Complete written work that demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of the history of modern political thought
- Activities:
- Essay, commentaries
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. Develop a well-reasoned viewpoint about the continuing relevance of the history of modern political ideas for the political problems we face today
- Activities:
- Seminar discussions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
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