POLI 2410

Political Thought 1651-1778

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This course covers some of the most important early modern theorists (Hobbes, Locke, Hume, Smith, Rousseau, and Montesquieu). It looks at the development of natural rights, democracy, capitalism, and citizenship.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2023 syllabus by K. Fierlbeck. Fall 2026 is taught by Spring J., so details may differ. Open the PDF

Grading

10%Essay IOptional; 750 words
20%Research essayMandatory; 1000 words
10%Quiz IOptional
10%Quiz IIOptional
10%Quiz IIIOptional
10%Quiz IVOptional
30%Final examMandatory; final exam period

Textbooks

  • The Broadview Anthology of Social and Political Thought: From Machiavelli to Nietzsche, Andrew Bailey et al., editors (free)
  • History of Political Theory, Volume II: Modern, George Klosko (free)

Course rules

Optional work
Optional assignments cannot be completed after their deadlines, and posted grades stand.
Paper extensions
Papers have a 48-hour extension with no grade deduction, but comments are forfeited.
Late research paper
After the 48-hour extension, the research paper loses one point out of 25 per day and cannot be submitted after one week.

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