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Overview
Key facts
By examining the development of international political theory, from the Ancient Greeks to the present, this course will explore and criticise theories and arguments that have been offered to defend or challenge the power of political communities and explain the sources and varieties of conflict and cooperation that can occur within and beyond political communities.
London School of Economics and Political Science's War, Power and Morality - Divisive Debates and Contentious Conflicts course will examine the ideas of great political thinkers from Thucydides, Machiavelli and Hobbes to Kant, Hegel and Marx as well as the use to which these arguments have been put in the world of politics and international relations by contemporary thinkers. These thinkers and the concepts they identify and use will provide us with a window into the structures that shape much international politics such as states’ rights and international humanitarian obligations; the nature and status of international law, and the prospects for global democracy and democratisation.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The polis at war- Thucydides and Classical Realism
- The emergence of natural law and the law of nations
- Just wars, European conquests and slavery- Augustine to Vitoria
- Machiavelli- reasons of state and the art of war
- Hobbes- the pure theory of Sovereignty
- Natural rights, conquest and colonial expansion- Grotius, Pufendorf and Locke
- Commercial society: Montesquiei, Hume and Smith
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 19 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
More details
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Language
English
Credits
7 ECTS
- 3-4 credits (US)
- 7.5 ECTS points (EU)
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Military Science International Relations Political Science View 46 other Short Courses in Political Science in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
This course is suited to those who would like to familiarise themselves with political thinkers throughout history and to better understand how their arguments relate to the world of international politics. This course is also beneficial for any students interested in a career in international politics or political research.
Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents4150 GBP / full≈ 4150 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents4150 GBP / full≈ 4150 GBP / full
Additional Details
- One Session - £4,150
- Two sessions - £7,300
- Three sessions - £9,000
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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