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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 political leaders and how they are explained, interpreted, and enforced. When taught off campus, registration entails additional expense. (Social Science) SUTHERLAND
315 through 319. Seminar in Political Thought
Examination of a particular topic or issue in political
thought. Content varies from year to year. Prerequisite: POL
222 or 225. Offered subject to availability of faculty. (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: POL 222 or 225. (Social Science) SUTHERLAND
327. Revolutionary Political Thought
Modern writings for and against revolution, including Rousseau's
Discourses, Burke's Reflections, Marx's Manifesto, and Hardt/Negri's Empire. Alternate years. Prerequisite: POL 222, 225, or permission of the instructor. (Social Science) SUTHERLAND
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