TransfermaticPOLS at Cerritos College

    POLS 240 - Intro to Political Theory

    Recent Professors
    T. Mullins
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    6.9Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of POLS 240
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course is an introduction to western political thought. The course surveys major themes in the history of political theory, including works by Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Machiavelli, Locke, Hobbes, Rousseau and Marx. Topics of discussion include how best to govern society, the quality and ethics of political leadership, the sources of law and governmental authority, the issue of liberty and justice, and the role of the state in economic relations. Transfer Credit: CSU;UC C-ID: POLS 120
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–12:15pm