UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO POLITICAL SCIENCE 200Y1, SECTION LEC0101 POLITICAL THEORY WINTER TERM 2012-2013 PROFESSORS C.

ORWIN AND R. BALOT PROFESSOR ORWIN WILL LECTURE IN THE FALL AND PROFESSOR BALOT WILL LECTURE IN THE SPRING. This course offers an introduction to the history of political thought through careful study of five of the greatest political thinkers. Its theme is the good society, so we will consider such fundamental questions as the nature of justice and the character and possibility of the society that would come closest to achieving it. Expect a wild ride: theres no telling where these thinkers will lead you.

READING LIST AND FALL SEMESTER SYLLABUS (WE WILL DISTRIBUTE THE SPRING SEMESTER READINGS IN DECEMBER) Professor Orwin's offices and telephone numbers: Sidney Smith Hall, Room 3055 (416-978-0747); Alumni Hall (St. Michael's College), Room 323 (416-926-1300, ext. 3277). You may also e-mail me: clifford.orwin@.utoronto.ca. I will hold office hours on Thursdays from 4 to 6 at Alumni Hall. Professor Balots office is Sidney Smith 3064 and he may be reached at ryan.balot@utoronto.ca. His spring term office hours are TBA. Books required for purchase, all available in paperback, and listed in the order in which they will be studied. BE SURE TO PURCHASE THE CORRECT TRANSLATIONS. Plato. Republic, translated by Allan Bloom (Basic Books) Aristotle. Politics, translated by Carnes Lord (Univ. of Chicago Press)
Machiavelli, Selected Political Writings, tr. David Wootton (Hackett) Hobbes, Leviathan, ed. E.M Curley (Hackett) Locke, Second Treatise, ed. C.B. Macpherson (Hackett) These books are available at the Bob Miller Book Room, 180 Bloor St. West. BE SURE TO

PURCHASE THE CORRECT TRANSLATIONS.

Course Assignments and Marking Scheme Two short interpretive essays (no more than 1200 words) on assigned topics in Plato and Aristotle due October 26 and November 26, respectively; each to count for 15% of the final mark. One longer interpretive essay (no more than 2750 words) on an assigned topic on Machiavelli, Hobbes, or Locke, due March 22, 30% of the final mark. A final examination during the examination period, 30% of the final mark. Attendance and participation (attendance at lectures and tutorials is mandatory), 10%. N.B.: No extensions will be granted on written work except with good cause. You yourself may grant yourself an extension, however, at a cost of 3 points plus 2 points per calendar day. This penalty will attach to all late papers unaccompanied by a doctor's certificate. THE MAXIMUM LATENESS PENALTY WILL BE 15 POINTS PER ASSIGNMENT.

Guidelines for Papers 1. 2. 3. Be sure to keep an extra hard copy of your papers in case the paper you submit is lost. Your teaching assistant will explain his or her preferred method of delivery of the essays, and will make arrangements to facilitate it. BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR T.A.S NAME ON THE TITLE PAGE OF EACH ASSIGNMENT. There will be no extensions beyond the due date of an assignment without a certificate from your physician.

4. You must place the word count at the head of each essay. You will be penalized two points for every excess 100 words or portion thereof. Its important to learn to write concisely You should familiarize yourself with the universitys policy on plagiarism. Plagiarism is a serious academic offense and will be dealt with accordingly. A FIRST ACT OF PLAGIARISM
MAY COST YOU A COURSE; A SECOND MAY COST YOU YOUR CAREER AS A STUDENT. Academic integrity is fundamental to learning and scholarship at the University of T oronto. Par:cipa:ng honestly, respec<ully, responsibly, and fairly in this academic community ensures that the U of T degree that you earn will be valued as a true indica:on of your individual academic achievement, and will con:nue to receive the respect and recogni:on it deserves. Familiarize yourself with the University of T orontos Code of Behaviour on A cademic M a3ers (hCp:// www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/policies/behaveac.htm). I t is the rule book for academic behaviour at the U of T , and you are expected to know the rules. Poten:al oences include, but are not limited to:

In papers and assignments: Using someone elses ideas or words without appropriate acknowledgement. Copying material word-for-word from a source (including lecture and study group notes) and not placing the words within quota:on marks. SubmiOng your own work in more than one course without the permission of the instructor. Making up sources or facts. Including references to sources that you did not use. Obtaining or providing unauthorized assistance on any assignment including o working in groups on assignments that are supposed to be individual work, o having someone rewrite or add material to your work while edi:ng. Lending your work to a classmate who submits it as his/her own without your permission. On tests and exams: Using or possessing any unauthorized aid, including a cell phone. Looking at someone elses answers LeOng someone else look at your answers. Misrepresen:ng your iden:ty. SubmiOng an altered test for re-grading. Misrepresenta:on: Falsifying or altering any documenta:on required by the University, including doctors notes. Falsifying ins:tu:onal documents or grades. To remind you of these expecta:ons, and help you avoid accidental oences, we will ask you to include a signed Academic I ntegrity Checklist with every assignment. I f you do not include the statement, your work will not be graded. We will distribute the checklist as the due date for the rst assignment approaches. The University of T oronto treats cases of academic misconduct very seriously. A ll suspected cases of academic dishonesty will be inves:gated following the procedures outlined in the Code. T he consequences for academic misconduct can be severe, including a failure in the course and a nota:on on your transcript. I f you have any ques:ons about what is or is not permiCed in this course, please do not hesitate to contact me. I f you have ques:ons about appropriate research and cita:on methods, seek out addi:onal informa:on from the course instructors or your t.a., or from other available campus resources like the U of T Wri:ng Website. I f you are experiencing personal challenges that are having an impact on your academic work, please speak to me or seek the advice of your college registrar.

COURSE SYLLABUS (FALL SEMESTER)

READ THE ASSIGNMENT BEFORE THE LECTURE. IN FACT, READ IT TWICE BEFORE THE LECTURE AND TWICE AFTER IT. WE DONT ASSIGN MUCH READING IN THIS COURSE, BUT IT REQUIRES TO BE READ CAREFULLY.

WHILE YOURE AT IT, ALSO READ THE RELEVANT SECTION OF PROFESSOR BLOOMS INTERPRETIVE ESSAY ON THE REPUBLIC BEFORE EACH LECTURE ON THE REPUBLIC.

SEPT. 13. Introductory Lecture and Plato, The Republic, I, 327a-334b SEPT. 20. The Republic, I, 334c-344c SEPT. 27. The Republic, I, 344d - II, 367e OCT. 4. The Republic, II, 368a - III, 417b OCT. 11. The Republic, IV, 419a-445c OCT. 18. The Republic, V, 449a-471b OCT. 25. The Republic, V, 471c-VI, 503b NOV. 1. The Republic, VI, 503b-511e; VII, especially 514a-521c, 540d-541b NOV. 8. The Republic, Books VIII-X NOV. 15. Aristotle, Politics, I, 1-13 NOV. 22. Politics, II, 1-5, 7-8; III, 1-4 NOV 29. Politics, III, 5-13 .

READ THE ASSIGNMENT BEFORE THE LECTURE.