This course is taught in different ways by different members of the faculty, but most sections are designed to introduce students to at least some of the classic texts in the history of Western political thought. Most of the more advanced courses focus on one or another more specialized theme in the history of political thought. But not all theory offerings have this character. Social and Political Thought Students majoring in Government in the College are eligible to apply for admission to the interdisciplinary program in Social and Political Thought. Funded by the Mellon Foundation, this program is designed to give a select group of students majoring in the social sciences and humanities opportunities for in-depth examination of the philosophical and methodological issues raised by the rise of modern social science.
Students normally apply for admission before pre-registration in the fall of the junior year.
A GPA of 3.4 is usually required.