PS 105 - Introduction to Political Theory

    Recent Professors
    S. Searl-Chapin
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    POLS-C1000 (with a grade of C or better).
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4H · CSU GE Area D8
    Description
    This course will examine the major contributions of political thinkers from Socrates to the present. Political concepts such as democracy, the rule of law, justice, natural rights, sovereignty, citizenship, power, the state, revolution, liberty, reason, materialism, toleration, and the place of religion in society and politics are traced from their origins, through their development and changing patterns, to show how they influence political thinking and institutions today.
    Usually Held
    Thu 9:30am–10:45am