Open University of Wellfleet

The Origins of the Isms

$60.00

George Swope

April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28

Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30PM (Place and time to be confirmed.)

Conservatism, liberalism, Marxism and other such political terms are loosely bandied about with little knowledge of their origins and evolution. By reading and discussing some of their formative texts, this course seeks to increase understanding of the historical roots and contemporary manifestations of nationalism, liberalism and capitalism, Marxism and socialism, and fascism/Nazism.