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POLITICAL THOUGHT

222. Foundations of the First Amendment
Political thought from political practice to political philosophy. Recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings on the freedom of expression, the Constitutional background for the Court's ruling, and the arguments for freedom of expression. Readings include works by J. S. Mill and John Milton. (Social Science) SUTHERLAND

225. Ethics and Public Policy
Contemporary studies in the standards that apply to national legislative and executive leaders and how they are explained, interpreted, and enforced. (Social Science) SUTHERLAND

315-319. Seminar in Political Thought
Examination of a particular topic or issue in political thought. Content varies from year to year. Prerequisite: either POL 222, 225, or 327. Offered subject to availability of staff. (Social Science)

325. Anglo-American Constitutional Thought
Richard Hooker, Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Benjamin Franklin and other Americans considered as guides to the much admired and imitated American experiment in writing a constitution. Prerequisite: either POL 222, 225, or 327. (Social Science) SUTHERLAND

327. Revolutionary Political Thought
Modern writings for and against revolution, including Rousseau's Discourses, Burke's Reflections, and Marx' Manifesto. (Social Science) SUTHERLAND

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