<p>Seminar, three hours. Course 173A is not requisite to 173B. Designed for College Honors students. Examination of great works of European thought from 17th through early 20th century, including works by Thomas Hobbes, Adam Smith, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, John Stuart Mill, and Max Weber, with emphasis on intellectual foundations of liberal democracy and capitalism. P/NP or letter grading.</p>

Honors Collegium

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

The Honors Collegium is a series of courses with an interdisciplinary emphasis designed for students enrolled in College Honors.

General Catalog

Nature, Culture, and Capitalism in European Thought

HNRS173B

5 units