A survey of political thinkers from the Greek and Roman eras, stressing their contributions to an empirical understanding of political systems, to problems of political value, and their influence on political ideas. The course is organized around lectures, readings and class discussion.
Regular attendance is a very good idea.
The recommended length of the papers is 7-10 pages, although in very Greek fashion you should take no more nor no less than is needed to adequately develop the assigned topic. Paper assignments will be distributed 3 weeks prior to the due date.