GOVT342 - Forms of Freedom: Anarchism, Socialism and Communitarianism

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Academic Year 2003/2004

Forms of Freedom: Anarchism, Socialism and Communitarianism
GOVT 342 FA

What is freedom, and what political forms might it take? We will examine 19th to 21st century anarchist, socialist, and communitarian thought in Europe and America: ideas of communal freedom and individual liberty; the state and civil society; deliberation and emotion; authority, technology, power and passion. Also, how are theory and action joined in these theories and movements?

MAJOR READINGS

Murray Bookchin, "The Forms of Freedom"
Daniel Guerin, ANARCHISM
R. Tucker, ed., MARX-ENGELS READER
Peter Kropotkin, MUTUAL AID
Geo. Orwell, HOMAGE TO CATALONIA
Albert Camus, THE REBEL
Bertrand de Jouvenel, THE PURE THEORY OF POLITICS
A. Camus, THE REBEL
A. MacIntyre, AFTER VIRTUE
Avineri and de-Shalit, eds., COMMUNITARIANISM & INDIVIDUALISM

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

One class presentation and short paper, one medium length paper (5-7 pp.), and a term paper (10-15 pp.).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Some background in social or political theory -- from Govt., Soc., Hist., Philos., Rel., CSS, or COL -- would be helpful.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS GOVT Grading Mode: Student Option

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Schwartz,Nancy L.

Times: .M..... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: PAC104

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)

SR. major: 4 Jr. major: 4

SR. non-major: 4 Jr. non-major: 4 SO: 4 FR: 0

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Ethical Reasoning

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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004