Political Science 270 - Ancient Pol Thought
Fall
2012
01
3.00
Nicholas Xenos
M W 5:15PM 6:30PM
UMass Amherst
90919
Introduction to Western political thought. Classical Greek political philosophies; their evolution from Socrates to Stoicism; the confrontation of the Greek tradition and Hebraic outlook via Christianity as seen in Augustine and Aquinas. Exploration of the relationship of political theory to history, drama, prophecy, and theology.