Introduction to Political Theory Review Exam # 3

The exam will consist of multiple choice questions and a major essay question. While the majority of the multiple choice questions are drawn from the final readings (Hobbes, Locke, Marx) there will be a number of questions dealing with the other political philosophers we have read and discussed this semester.

Hobbes

what is the origin of the state?

what is the goal of politics?

state of nature

state of war

natural rights   

natural law          

Leviathan

commonwealth

sovereignty         

contract                             

Locke 

what is the origin of the state?

what is the goal of politics?

labor

state of nature

state of war

money

natural rights   

natural law         

types of consent

liberal ideal

slavery

revolution

Marx  

proletariat or working class

bourgeoisie

communist party

class struggle

revolution

dictatorship of the proletariat

alienated labor

wage labor

capitalism

private property         

family

surplus value

the Jewish Question

civil society

political emancipation

human emancipation

purpose of philosophy

dialectical materialism

CMC v. MCM

Marx’s political ideal

ESSAY QUESTION: FINAL EXAM

What is political philosophy?

Discuss at least two thinkers, one ancient and one modern, to answer this question. Be certain to give a general account of the fundamental issues of political philosophy and support that account through your discussion of the two political thinkers you have chosen.