LDR 231 Philosophy of Leadership -X
This course aims to develop rational skills and evaluative abilities useful to students seeking leadership roles. There will be three main areas of study: 1) Philosophical perspectives on the role and value of leaders, including the works of Plato, Nietzsche, Machiavelli, Marcus Aurelius, and Confucius. 2) Reflection on the individual student’s motivation for pursuing a leadership role. 3) Game theory and rational choice theory to give future leaders a foundation to better evaluate and form effective strategies and plans.