Classical Political Theory and Philosophy: Machiavelli, Spinoza, Rousseau
| Title | Κλασική πολιτική θεωρία και φιλοσοφία / Classical Political Theory and Philosophy: Machiavelli, Spinoza, Rousseau |
| Code | ΜΠΦ 105 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Aristotelis Stilianou |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600016182 |
Programme of Study: Philosophy: Texts, Interpretations, Practices
Registered students: 10
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istoría tīs Filosofías | Elective Courses | Winter/Spring | - | 10 |
| Politikī, Īthikī, Díkaio | Elective Courses beloging to the selected specialization | Winter/Spring | - | 10 |
| Academic Year | 2022 – 2023 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600217589
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600217589
- At the Website of the School:
- eLearning:
- eLearning (Moodle):
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
After the courses, students will be in touch with modern political theories, they will be able to recognise the difference between the main political theories of Modernity, they will know the basic elements of the political theories from Machiavelli to Marx and they will be in position to use the main philosophical concepts concerning politics.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Respect natural environment
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
After a brief introduction to the history of the concept of modern political philosophy, the course presents a critical overview of political theories in Modernity, as Machiavelli, Hobbes, Spinoza, Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, Kant, Hegel and Marx. Intellectual and theoretical currents are in turn contextualized in terms of contemporary political issues and conflicts.
Keywords
Classical Philosophy, Modern Philosophy, Politics, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Spinoza, Rousseau, Kant, Hegel, Marx
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | 1.6 | |||
| Reading Assigment | 104 | 4.2 | |||
| Written assigments | 105 | 4.2 | |||
| Exams | 2 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 250 | 10 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
01-10-2022
