Historical review of the central concepts of ancient political thought and their reception.

The course aims to

• offer a review of the fundamental political ideas of antiquity
• examine their reception and influence on the history of political thought
• comparatively evaluate the similarities and differences with modern political ideas

Syllabus

• The Athenian democracy: institutions and practices
• The role of passions in ancient political thought
• Ancient political imagery
• Ancient conceptions of justice, freedom and equality
• The evolvement of political theory in the Hellenistic era

Learning outcomes

Completion of the course will enable students to

• understand the significance of the fundamental concepts of the ancient political thought
• realise the importance of the ancient conceptions for the political experience and thought of modernity.

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