This course is designed to provide the students with basic knowledge on the classical Greek, Roman and Medieval political thought with reference to the ideas of major philosophers, periods and modes of thought.
Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Understand and explain the mainstream political thinkers that shaped the ancient and medieval world.
2. Establish links between different ages or periods of history by mastering the development of the line of political thought in history.
3. Develop an extra-quantitative reasoning in raising and analyzing complex political problems.
4. Gain an important insight about the relationship between political thought and historical events.
5. Develop complex argumentation skills in speech and writing.