INQ-260PS | The Moral Problem of Politics

Full Title: The Moral Problem of Politics

Topic Description:

Does morality have a place in politics? Can good people thrive in government and society, or can only people of questionable character dominate? This course is organized around a semester-long inquiry into theoretical and literary sources addressing different aspects of the moral problem of politics. In the course, students will encounter a normative social science framework for addressing the moral problem of politics and for analyzing both politics and literature. Students will complete rigorous writing assignments. Oral presentations on course readings will also be required.

Counts as Global? No

Topic Approved: November 2013