GV948 is a module in political theory. Previous familiarity with political theory is highly recommended. We read classic texts that first formulated our modern ideas of democracy and freedom, as well as more contemporary texts that challenge these ideas. We will discuss democracy from a range of historical, normative, and theoretical perspectives. Questions include: What is democracy? What is democracy’s value? What are the practices that are constitutive of democracy? We will also consider some contemporary threats to democracy and freedom.
- Module Supervisor: Laura Montanaro