Thursday, December 1, 2011
Introduction to Political Theory: What is Political Philosophy?
Read for Tuesday: Leo Strauss, "What is Political Philosophy", from The Journal of Politics (Aug., 1957), pp. 343-368.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Final Exam Schedule, Fall 2011
Final Exam Schedule (LBCC link):
- POLSC 11 (TTh 12:30 PM, 73003): Thursday, December 15, 2011: 10:40 AM until 1:15 PM.
- POLSC 1 (TTh 2:30 PM, 74182): Thursday, December 15, 2011: 1:20 until 3:50 PM.
Location: We'll use the same classroom for the Final exam.
Materials needed: Large essay books, a.k.a. Green Books, and an appropriate writing implement. Additional materials will be detailed in class.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Intro. to Political Philosophy: The Ballot or the Bullet
Transcript: Malcolm X, The Ballot or the Bullet (April 3, 1964) (Print out and bring with you to class.)
The speech as delivered:
We'll cover the transcript in class, The speech as delivered is worth reviewing in its own right.
The speech as delivered:
We'll cover the transcript in class, The speech as delivered is worth reviewing in its own right.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Max Weber: The Nature of Bureaucracy
Please print and read:
Max Weber's The Nature of Bureaucracy.
Public Opinion by Walter Lippmann
The Massless Media by William Powers
Language and Politics by George Orwell
Bring a copy with you to our next meeting.
Max Weber's The Nature of Bureaucracy.
Public Opinion by Walter Lippmann
The Massless Media by William Powers
Language and Politics by George Orwell
Bring a copy with you to our next meeting.
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