Debates in political theory tend to focus on what the best form of government would look like, and on values of the term 'best' in this context. This module aims to move beyond these more traditional debates and critically assess the political perspectives which have arisen from the basic term 'an arkos' (without rulers).
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
We will look at topics such as
Sample readings:
Uri Gordon, Anarchy Alive!
Ruth Kinna, The Government of No-one
Two weekly lectures from weeks 1-10
Weekly seminars from weeks 2-11
Essays which involve applying theories to real-world empirical cases.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Seminar | 10 |
| Total study time | 30 |
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Outline | 10% |
| Mid-term essay | 40% |
| Final project | 50% |
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Essay | 100% |
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Essay | 100% |