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<p>In this subject, students are introduced to political philosophy: the study of politics from the perspective of philosophy. Political philosophy involves ethical or &#34;normative&#34; analysis of political structures. Students will think about what sorts of political institutions we &#34;ought&#34; to have, focusing on arguments drawn from a range of influential thinkers from ancient Greece to 19th century Europe. These disparate visions of the &#34;just society&#34; will each be examined with reference to their contribution to the modern political world and the cultural context in which they were conceived.</p>

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POL205 - Political Ideas

Political Ideas

be able to identify underlying themes and issues that fuel contemporary political discourse;

be able to recognise the expansion of political ideas as they have developed over the centuries;

be able to recognise the contested nature of political ideas that we often take for granted;

be able to identify how historical, sociological and economic facts influence the development of political ideas and institutions;

be able to critically evaluate political philosophies with reference to specific political questions and institutions.

be able to explain and apply key concepts from political philosophy; and

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