American Political Thought
GOV 94AA
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Description
Is there a tradition of ‘American’ political thought? What are the theoretical foundations, sources, and influences of contemporary American political beliefs? This course will survey the origins, debates, and crises of ‘American’ political thought from the Revolutionary Founding through to present day debates. We will consider questions about the nature of American democracy, its constitutive inclusions and exclusions, and the notions of freedom and equality whose contestation have undergirded notions of American identity for nearly 250 years.
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Please note that you must enter the Gov 94 lottery by 5pm on Tuesday, November 11 to enroll in this class: https://www.gov.harvard.edu/undergraduate/academics/concentration-requirements/gov-94-seminars/. The lottery form will be active on November 5. Priority will be given to Government concentrators.
Please note that you must enter the Gov 94 lottery by 5pm on Tuesday, November 11 to enroll in this class: . The lottery form will be active on November 5. Priority will be given to Government concentrators.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
