Unit 2: GOVERNMENT

Reading #1 Thoughts from the Tao-Te Ching. (Dow-duh-ch-eeng) World of Ideas pp. 58-72

Reading #2 The Qualities of the Prince World of Ideas pp. 73-88

What Can You Learn from Machiavelli?“It is necessary for a prince wishing to hold his own to know how to do wrong.” Advice like this, offered by Niccolò Machiavelli in The Prince, made its author’s name synonymous with the ruthless use of power. But Robert Harrison suggests you should be careful before looking for leadership lessons in The Prince.

Reading #3 The Deep Democaratic Tradition in America World of Ideas pp. 127-36

West & George PBS interview on being politcal opposites and best friends

Reading #4 Islam and Democracy World of Ideas pp. 137-53

Metacognition Paper

Metacognition Paper

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