POLI 643 - Currents of American Political Thought

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0

This course is an examination and evaluation of major currents of American political thought, their different viewpoints on the significant issues and problems at different times, their various interpretations of the Constitution, revolution, civil and natural rights. Emphasis will be on the contemporary liberal, conservative, radical debate on selected issues. While the respective historical, sociological and philosophical background and justification of the different schools of thought will be examined, the practical impact of these schools of thought upon politics and public policies in general at different times will also be analyzed.

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POLI 643 - Currents of American Political Thought