Plato's Political Thought

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Taught by DSPT. The purpose of this course is to present a comprehensive introduction to Plato's political thought. It will begin with reading of selections from Aristotle's Ethics and Politics to get a point of comparison, and then proceed with close, careful reading of the Republic, Statesman, and Laws. Format: Seminar. Grading: Seminar participation, in-class presentations, 15-20 page research paper. Intended audience: MA (Phil); PhD. [Faculty Consent required; 12 max enrollment; Auditors with faculty permission]