PUBPOL 290 | Instructor: Chris Coome | Codes: CZ, EI, IJ, R
What is conservatism, and what do conservatives believe? Answering these questions goes to the heart of our political moment. As America (and the world) enter the second presidency of Donald Trump, many are left scratching their heads as to how we got here. This course will introduce students to over two-hundred years of conservative intellectual history and equip them to understand the dynamic tensions at the heart of American politics. From revolutionaries and Reagan to Post-Liberals and Libertarians, this course lays bare the heart and mind of American conservatism.
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2025 Fall Term