POLI-103 Political Ideology
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the study of political ideology. The course will explore the nature of ideology, the role played by ideology in inspiring and guiding political parties and movements, in legitimating governments and states, and in sparking revolution and political upheaval. The course will investigate the philosophical bases and historical origins of the most important political ideologies and will critically analyze their tenets as well as their contradictions and limitations.