Political Philosophy (10cr)
Course unit code: C-10122-POL--VO--324
General information
- Credits
- 10 cr
- Institution
- University of Tampere
Objectives
After completing the module the student possesses a sophisticated understanding of the history of Western political philosophy. The student knows the main currents of Western political philosophy and their historical contexts. The student understands the importance of political philosophy in the history of political ideas and ideologies and also the role of political philosophy as a sub-field of political science.
Content
The history of political philosophy from Antiquity to the contemporary age; political philosophy as a scientific discipline; traditions of political philosophy from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment; contemporary political philosophy.