POLS 1700

Foundations of Political Theory

Saint Louis University · UGRD · Fall 2026

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This course introduces students to political theory through competing answers to such questions as 'What is the difference between brute force and legitimate authority?' or 'What are rights and where do they come from?' Thinkers regularly studied include Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau.

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Class #saint_louis-POLS1700Fall 2026UGRD3 credits

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