PLPT 3010

Ancient and Medieval Political Theory

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Course Description

Disciplines

Artistic, Interpretive, & Philosophical Inquiry , Historical Perspectives

Western Political Theory from Plato to the Reformation. Among authors covered are Plato, Aristotle, Epictetus, St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Martin Luther. For the medieval period, central themes are natural law, allegorical interpretation of Scripture, and the origins of modern liberal political theory.

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Fall 2026 Last 5 Years

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Colin Bird