HNRS 173A
Liberty, Government, and Society in European Thought
Description: Seminar, three hours. Examination of great works of European thought from 17th through 18th century, including works of John Locke, Montesquieu, David Hume, Edmund Burke, and Thomas Payne, with emphasis on legal, social, and moral preconditions of liberty. P/NP or letter grading.
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Fall 2016 - Professor Bilakovics is one of the most memorable instructors that I've had at UCLA-seek out his classes! This course explores the origins of American political thought, and the tensions inherent in democracy. Locke, Tocqueville, and John Stuart Mill were the primary sources when I took this. I really gained a greater appreciation for the delicacy of the American project, and much of Tocqueville's observations still ring true today. Expect to actually have to think through the material in depth, and articulate arguments derived from your thinking. Midterm and final of about 2000 words each, and a presentation of one of the weekly reading portions. Really rewarding experience. It was my first seminar, and it definitely helped me in subsequent classes.
Fall 2016 - Professor Bilakovics is one of the most memorable instructors that I've had at UCLA-seek out his classes! This course explores the origins of American political thought, and the tensions inherent in democracy. Locke, Tocqueville, and John Stuart Mill were the primary sources when I took this. I really gained a greater appreciation for the delicacy of the American project, and much of Tocqueville's observations still ring true today. Expect to actually have to think through the material in depth, and articulate arguments derived from your thinking. Midterm and final of about 2000 words each, and a presentation of one of the weekly reading portions. Really rewarding experience. It was my first seminar, and it definitely helped me in subsequent classes.
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