• Classical Political Theory: Study of the works of Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau on the nature of the state and the social contract.
• Modern Political Theory: Examination of Karl Marx's ideas on capitalism, class struggle, and state power.
• Political Power and Authority: Analysis of the relationship between power, authority, and legitimacy in political theory.
• Contemporary Theories: Exploration of contemporary political thinkers such as Michel Foucault, Judith Butler, and Carl Schmitt.
• Political Movements: Study of the role of political ideologies and movements in shaping modern political thought.

Advanced Political Theory delves into the complex ideas of political thinkers, exploring themes of power, authority, freedom, and state governance. Students will engage with both classical works from thinkers like Hobbes, Locke, and Marx, as well as modern and contemporary theories.

The course will analyze how these political concepts apply to contemporary political issues such as democracy, authoritarianism, and the global political order.