Foundations of Politics
Unique course covering the realist view of politics and power, including the Italian elite theorists (Mosca, Pareto, Michels), Carl Schmitt, Bertrand de Jouvenel, James Burnham, Samuel T. Francis and Paul Gottfried.
Course curriculum
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1
Introduction
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Reading List
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2
The Rulers and the Ruled
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Script
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3
The Circulation of Elites
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Script
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4
The Iron Law of Oligarchy and Organisational Structure
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5
Sovereignty, Friends and Enemies
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6
The High-Low Middle Mechanism
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7
Managerial Elites
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8
Elites and Ideology
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9
The Therapeutic State
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10
Conclusion
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