PHIL 1920

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PHIL 1920
Introduction to Political Theory

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This course introduces students to political theory as a distinctive mode of political inquiry. By surveying the wide range of forms through which political theory has been practiced-such as treatises, dialogues, plays, aphorisms, novels, manifestos, letters, speeches, illustrations, and films-we explore the ways in which political theory reflects upon, criticizes, and reshapes the basic concepts, habits of perception, and modes of feeling through which people make sense of the political world, from big events like wars and revolutions to everyday experiences of felt injustice or alienation. Our approach will be both historical and conceptual, attending to the force of each theoretical intervention in its context, while also drawing out the broader philosophical and political questions it continues to pose to us now. (GOVT-PT)


Distribution Requirements (SBA-AG), (SSC-AS)

Exploratory Studies (EUAREA)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: GOVT 1615

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13630 PHIL 1920   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Markell, P

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  • 13631 PHIL 1920   DIS 201

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    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Staff

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  • 13632 PHIL 1920   DIS 202

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    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Staff

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  • 13633 PHIL 1920   DIS 203

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    • W
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Staff

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  • 13634 PHIL 1920   DIS 204

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    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Staff

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  • 13635 PHIL 1920   DIS 205

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    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Staff

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  • 13636 PHIL 1920   DIS 206

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    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person