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: Grades 10 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, by Thomas Sowell; The Declaration of Independence; U.S. Constitution.
Instructor: Mr. Cothran
Class Chat Time: Wednesday 2:30 pm EST
High School Course Credit: One 1/2 year high school credit

Enroll in Government (Political Philosophy), Fall 2010 ($224.95 for the semester)