This module examines modern political thought, as expressed both in political philosophies and in political ideologies, in the period between the French Revolution and the Second World War.  In this way it allows students to closely consider the development of three distinctive traditions: liberalism, socialism, and conservatism.

By the end of the module students should be able to:

• Demonstrate where and why there is disagreement between competing political traditions
• Display a familiarity with the arguments and ideas of significant figures in the development of each of these traditions
• Utilise these arguments and ideas in thinking about contemporary political issues