What would a logical progression be for a student concentrating in Government who is interested in political theory?
There is no single best sequence of courses that students interested in political theory should take. Gov 10: Foundations of Political Thought, considers fundamental problems in political theory and it exposes students both to canonical and contemporary readings, so some students may find it a useful starting point. Other have found Moral Reasoning 22: Justice, helpful for the same reasons. Students interested in starting with 1000-level courses should feel free to start there, however, since there are no prerequisites for them. If students know they have an interest in the history of political thought, they may want to consider taking Government 1060: Ancient and Medieval Political Philosophy and/or 1061: The History of Modern Political Philosophy, which provide a solid foundation in canonical texts from Plato through Nietzsche. Students interested especially in political theory as it pertains to contemporary issues and questions in political science might want to consider a course li
