POLA2014 Modern Political Thought (5 cr)

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Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Description

The course introduces the classics of early modern and modern political thought.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student will be well versed in the fundamentals of early modern and modern political thought, the work of key early modern and modern political theorists, and will be able to critically evaluate their concepts and theories.

Study materials

Materials for contact teaching are introduced during the course. Materials for the written assignment in the literature list.


Regarding the essay, select TWO of the following book packages:

Literature

  • Koikkalainen, P. ja Korvela, P-E.: Klassiset poliittiset ajattelijat 978-951-768-373-9
  • Machiavelli, N. Il Principe (suom. Ruhtinas) 8806221957 (alkup.) 9789510166420 (käännös)
  • Hobbes, T.: Leviathan, osat I-II (suom. Leviathan) 0521567971 (alkup.) 978-9-51768-042-4 (käännös)
  • Locke, J.: Two Treatises of Government, osa II (suom. Tutkielma hallitusvallasta) 978-951-662-640-9 (käännös) 978-111-880-984-6 (alkup., e-book)
  • Montesquieu: De l’esprit des lois, osat I-III (engl. The Spirit of the Laws) 2011759471 (alkup.) 0-521-36974-6 (käännös)
  • Rousseau, J-J.: Du Contrat Social (suom. Yhteiskuntasopimuksesta) 2-87714-343-0 (alkup.) 951-23-3770-3 (käännös)
  • Hegel, G.W.F.: Grundlinien der Philosophie des Rechts oder Naturrecht und Staatswissenschaft im Grundrisse (suom. Oikeusfilosofian pääpiirteet eli luonnonoikeuden ja valtiotieteen perusteet) 3-15-008388-5 (alkup.) 951-749-188-3 (käännös)
  • Mill, J.S.: On Liberty 0521379172
  • Marx, K.: Der achtzehnte Brumaire des Louis Bonaparte (engl. teoksessa Later Political Writings, s. 31-127) 3518270036 (alkup.) 0-521-36504-X (käännös)

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Contact teaching
Evaluation criteria:
Assignments are evaluated on the basis of the students’ mastery of the contents of teaching and literature, demonstrated skills in critical evaluation of arguments and the application of theoretical concepts to political issues.
Select all marked parts

Method 2

Description:
Written assignment. The assignment is agreed upon with the teacher.
Evaluation criteria:
Assignments are evaluated on the basis of the students’ mastery of the contents of teaching and literature, demonstrated skills in critical evaluation of arguments and the application of theoretical concepts to political issues.
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish

Teaching

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Independent study (5 cr)

Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish

Teaching