Political Science · Fall 2026
SDSU POL S 302 — Modern Political Thought
Major writers of political thought in the last two centuries, including Burke, J.S. Mill, Freud, Marx, Weber and Sartre. The following topics may be covered: conservatism, liberalism, utilitarianism, socialism, fascism, positivism and existentialism.
Course requirements
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
- Junior or senior standing.
Fall 2026 enrollment options
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| 8197 Lecture | In person | Open | 38 / 40 | Tue/Thu 9:30 AM–10:45 AM | PSFA 318 | Farid Abdel-Nour | 4.3/5 · 153 reviews Difficulty 3.9 · 90% take again |
| 4521 Lecture | In person | Open | 39 / 40 | Tue/Thu 2:00 PM–3:15 PM | LSS 365 | Shelbi Swanson | No RateMyProfessor match available |