History of Political Thought

From TCD History

Contents 1 Lectures 1.1 Michaelmas Term 1.2 Hilary Term 1.3 Trinity Term 2 Tutorial Work 3 Tutorial Assignments 4 Essays

Lectures

Michaelmas Term

Hilary Term

Trinity Term

Tutorial Work

Tutorial Assignments

Essays

• Was Athenian Democracy Truly Democratic?

submitted by Shane Farrell - ?%

• Was Athenian Democracy Truly Democratic?

submitted by Christina McSorley - 62%

• How did Augustine’s view of human nature influence his interpretation of the role of the state?

submitted by Justin Hall - ?%

• Man as a Political Animal: The Philosophy of Aristotle

submitted by Justin Hall - 64%

• What did Aristotle mean by saying Man is a Political Animal?

submitted by Caer Nic Gabhann - 2:1

• Why did Hobbes believe that absolute sovereignty was the necessary form of political power?

submitted by Stephanie O'Brien - 70%

• Why did Plato believe Philosophers should rule.

submitted by Stephen Peirce - 55%

• “Translation and Interpretation:” What did Thrasymachus mean when he said “Justice is that which is in the interests of the stronger”?

submitted by Hugh Roche Kelly - 75%