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European Political Thought (Part 1)

Key information

  • Module code:

    6AAOB317

  • Level:

    6

  • Semester:

      Autumn

  • Credit value:

    15

Module description

The process of European integration raises deep issues for political theory because it subverts traditional conceptions of democracy, justice and citizenship and forcing a reassessment of the complex intellectual legacy inherited by Europeans. The module aims to equip students with the historical and analytical tools to reflect on such questions. It traces the intellectual roots of contemporary political traditions and debates by offering a historically sensitive approach, combining close reading of selected texts and and analysis of the political context in which they appear. 

The module is devoted to the emergence of the modern notion of citizenship in the context of natural law theories, from 17th century English liberalism (Locke, Hobbes) to Kant.

*Please note that module information is provisional and may change from year to year.

Assessment details

One 4000 word essay (100%)

Teaching pattern

One 2-hour seminar, weekly

Subject areas

Department

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