Political Science · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027

SDSU POL S 301B — Early Modern Political Thought

3.00 units 2 enrollment options

Field of Study: Political Theory Development of political ideas from the Golden Age of Greece until the French Revolution. Relevance of theory to a critical understanding of concrete political and social problems involving power, freedom, equality, justice and action. Stresses major political theorists such as Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau.

Course requirements

Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.

Junior or senior standing.

Spring 2027 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
10916 Discussion	In person	Open	0 / 40	Tue/Thu 2:00 PM–3:15 PM	PSFA 310	Emanuele Saccarelli	4.1/5 · 91 reviews Difficulty 3.6 · 82% take again
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