Learning outcomes
To introduce students to two classic texts in political theory and to research on these texts. In addition, the module will provide a basic understanding of research on political theories.
Contents
Becoming familar with research on political theory and with classic texts in the field.
Modes of study
Lectures, a book exam (see literature) and/or a compensatory essay to be agreed on with the teacher in charge.
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.Study materials
A compulsory book for all students: Hyrkkänen: Aatehistorian mieli. Vastapaino 2002 (1 ECTS).
In addition, one book (2 ECTS per book) from the classics (group A) and one from the modern classics (group B):
Group A: Classics 1. Aristoteles-research: Sihvola: Hyvän elämän politiikka. Tutkijaliitto 1994. 2. Machiavelli-research: Skinner: Machiavelli. Oxford University Press 1981. 3. Hobbes-research: Tuck: Hobbes. Oxford University Press 1989. 4. Locke-research: Lloyd: Locke on Government. Routledge 1995.
Group B: Modern classics 1. Arendt-research: Canovan: Hannah Arendt: A Reinterpretation of Her political Thought. Cambridge University Press 1995. 2. Schmitt-research: Ojakangas: Carl Schmitt and the Political Thought of Late Modernity. SoPhi 2004. 3. Oakeshott-research: Soininen: From a 'Necessary Evil' to an Art of Contingency. Michael Oakeshott's Conception of Political Activity in British Postwar Political Thought. Jyväskylä Studies in Education, Psychology and Social Research no 231 2003.
