What is the best way to live? What is justice? Who should rule, and how? These fundamental questions were at the heart of ancient Greek and Roman political philosophy, and they will be at the heart of this course. Emphasis will be placed on key writings by Plato, Aristotle and Cicero, but the course will also cover several pre-Socratic, Hellenistic and early Christian texts. Readings will come in a variety of forms - dialogues, dramatic plays, aphorisms, philosophic treatises and personal confessions. Format: seminar. Requirements: two 5-page papers and one 8-page paper. No prerequisites. Enrollment limit: 39 (expected: 20). Preference given to Political Science majors. Political Theory Subfield

Hour: GARSTEN