Community College of Baltimore County POLS 160 Political Philosophy and Ideology Fall 2024, Start Date 10/16/24

Investigates the major ideologies and philosophies of the modern world such as nationalism, fascism, socialism, classical liberalism, conservatism, Marxism-Leninism, and neo-conservatism along with the newer ideologies of the extreme left and right. The course also examines the major philosophy leaders past and present and their influence on political development. The character of American political ideologies is analyzed and compared. Students integrate contemporary work in political philosophy and examine political thought and contributions from other civilizations and how philosophy relates to ideology. Course offered less than once a year.