This course will introduce you to some of the most important issues in political thought. What should we think about the nature of justice, and the relationship between justice, morality, law, and social conventions? How do, should, and could individuals and their political communities relate to each other? What is the basis, if any, for the legitimacy of political authority? To get at these issues we will read some of the most important works of political thought from the ancient Athens of Plato to the late Roman world of Augustine to the revolutionary modes of thought proposed by Karl Marx and Friedrich Nietzsche.
Location(s)
- University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Schedule
- June
Cost/Compensation
- $7,775 tuition
Eligibility Requirements
- Current high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, who are at least 14 years old.
- Students should have demonstrated facility with critical reading and writing.
Deadline
- Priority: January
- Regular: March
- Extended: April
- Rolling: May
Application or Entry Requirements
- Personal Profile
- Education History & Transcript
- Supplement
- Writing Sample
- Letter of Recommendation from teacher in a subject related to the program
- Test Scores (TOEFL, DET, or IELTS required for international applicants, otherwise optional)
- Parent Confirmation Response
- Application Fee (waived if applying for financial aid)
Notifications of Decisions
- Early March
Financial Aid Details
- Available: $500 - $4,800
- US citizens and permanent residents should supply their parents' most recent 1040s and W2s
- International students should provide
- 1. a copy of the most recent income tax forms from the country where their parents pay taxes
- 2. a letter from parents’ employer, stating position, salary, all benefits, and years of service
- 3. a bank statement (or a letter from the bank) showing the amount of funds available to parents or student.
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
- Enrollment deposit of $1000 required within 7 days of acceptance.
- Full program fee due four weeks after admission.
Have other questions?
The University of Chicago is a private research university located in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in 1890 and has since become one of the most prestigious universities in the world. The university is known for its rigorous and demanding academic programs, particularly in the humanities and social sciences. UChicago is also home to the famous "Chicago School" of economics, which emphasizes free-market economics and has had a significant impact on the discipline. The university has a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research and teaching, and many of its programs and centers span multiple disciplines. UChicago has a beautiful and historic campus, with many of its buildings designed in the Gothic style.
