Description: A course emphasizing the basic ideas of political philosophy and the basic structure of and influences on American government, with an emphasis on the differences between classical and modern political thought. A one-semester course.
Suggested Age: 10th grade and up
Content Covered: The Student's Guide to Political Philosophy, by Harvey Mansfield; The Student's Guide to American Political Thought, by George Carey, Plato’s Republic (selections), Machiavelli’s The Prince (selections), Socrates Meets Machiavelli, by Peter Kreeft; The American Cause by Russell Kirk; A Conflict of Visions, Thomas Sowell, The Declaration of Independence; U.S. Constitution.
Instructor: Mr. Cothran
Class Chat Time: Thursday, 12:00 p.m. est.
High School credit: one half year/one semester of high school credit

Enroll in Government (Political Philosophy), Fall 2009, ($199.95)