PS 460 Perspectives in Political Science

Course Credit: 1

Critical examination of epistemological and ethical issues in political inquiry. The role of paradigms, facts, values. The pretense to scientific neutrality in interpreting political reality. Political study as pure and applied science. Reading, writing, discussion seminar. P/D/F only. Winter Term even years.

Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing political science or international relations major.