PLSC 114 - Introduction to Political Philosophy

PLSC 114 - Introduction to Political Philosophy

24 Videos · Sep 30, 2006

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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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Lecture 3 - Socratic Citizenship: Plato, Crito

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Jan 4, 2010

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Lecture 23 - Democratic Statecraft: Tocqueville, Democracy in America

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Jan 4, 2010

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Lecture 11 - New Modes and Orders: Machiavelli, The Prince (chaps. 13-26)

Steven B. Smith

Jan 4, 2010

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Lecture 18 - Democracy and Participation: Rousseau, Discourse on Inequality (au...

Steven B. Smith

Jan 4, 2010

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Lecture 13 - The Sovereign State: Hobbes, Leviathan

Steven B. Smith

Jan 4, 2010

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Lecture 21 - Democratic Statecraft: Tocqueville, Democracy in America

Steven B. Smith

Jan 4, 2010

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Lecture 24 - In Defense of Politics

Steven B. Smith

Jan 4, 2010

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Lecture 8 - The Mixed Regime and the Rule of Law: Aristotle, Politics, IV

Steven B. Smith

Jan 4, 2010

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Lecture 6 - Philosophers and Kings: Plato, Republic, V

Steven B. Smith

Jan 4, 2010

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Lecture 5 - Philosophers and Kings: Plato, Republic, III-IV

Steven B. Smith

Jan 4, 2010

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Lecture 2 - Socratic Citizenship: Plato, Apology

Steven B. Smith

Jan 4, 2010

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Lecture 22 - Democratic Statecraft: Tocqueville, Democracy in America

Steven B. Smith

Jan 4, 2010

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Lecture 4 - Philosophers and Kings: Plato, Republic, I-II

Steven B. Smith

Jan 4, 2010

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Lecture 15 - Constitutional Government: Locke, Second Treatise (1-5)

Steven B. Smith

Jan 4, 2010

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Lecture 10 - New Modes and Orders: Machiavelli, The Prince (chaps. 1-12)

Steven B. Smith

Jan 4, 2010

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Lecture 12 - The Sovereign State: Hobbes, Leviathan

Steven B. Smith

Jan 4, 2010

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Lecture 20 - Democracy and Participation: Rousseau, Social Contract, I-II

Steven B. Smith

Jan 4, 2010

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Lecture 14 - The Sovereign State: Hobbes, Leviathan

Steven B. Smith

Jan 4, 2010

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Lecture 9 - The Mixed Regime and the Rule of Law: Aristotle, Politics, VII

Steven B. Smith

Jan 4, 2010

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Lecture 19 - Democracy and Participation: Rousseau, Discourse on Inequality (pa...

Steven B. Smith

Jan 4, 2010

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Lecture 1 - Introduction: What Is Political Philosophy?

Steven B. Smith

Jan 4, 2010

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Lecture 7 - The Mixed Regime and the Rule of Law: Aristotle, Politics, I, III

Steven B. Smith

Jan 4, 2010

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Lecture 17 - Constitutional Government: Locke, Second Treatise (13-19)

Steven B. Smith

Jan 4, 2010

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Lecture 16 - Constitutional Government: Locke, Second Treatise (7-12)

Steven B. Smith

Jan 4, 2010

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