Carleton University · PAPM 2001

Foundations of Public Policy: Political Thought

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Theoretical, philosophical and ethical foundations for the study of public affairs and policy management. Drawing from classic and contemporary texts in political philosophy and theory, students consider issues relating to the nature of democracy, civic society and social organizations, the public, public affairs, public interest.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): PAPM 1001 , PSCI 2003 , and second-year standing.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for PAPM 1000.
  • Prerequisite(s): PAPM 1001 , PSCI 2003 , and second-year standing.
  • Lecture two hours a week, discussion one hour a week.
Reference text in its original language

Theoretical, philosophical and ethical foundations for the study of public affairs and policy management. Drawing from classic and contemporary texts in political philosophy and theory, students consider issues relating to the nature of democracy, civic society and social organizations, the public, public affairs, public interest.

  • Prerequisite(s): PAPM 1001 , PSCI 2003 , and second-year standing.
  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for PAPM 1000.
  • Lecture two hours a week, discussion one hour a week.

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