Investigates the foundation and aims of political rule as well as fundamental debates over the meaning of justice, liberty, power, authority, law and rights through an examination of basic but competing perspectives drawn from ancient, medieval, and modern texts. Thinkers include, but are not limited to, Aristotle, Aquinas, Machiavelli, and Locke. (Also offered as a CC120 course.) Meets the Critical Learning: AIM requirement.

Degree requirement — Critical Learning: AIM

1 unit — Fuller, Grace

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Fall 2024	Block 2	Introduction to Political Philosophy	Timothy Fuller	Palmer Hall 25A	25 / 6	05/20/2025
Spring 2025	Block 6	Introduction to Political Philosophy	Timothy Fuller	Palmer Hall 25A	25 / -2	05/20/2025
Fall 2025	Block 1	Introduction to Political Philosophy	Eve Grace	TBA	25 / 11	05/20/2025
Fall 2025	Block 2	Introduction to Political Philosophy	Timothy Fuller	TBA	25 / 5	05/20/2025
Spring 2026	Block 6	Introduction to Political	Timothy Fuller	TBA	25 / 25	05/20/2025