The course of lectures "History of Political Teachings" is developed in accordance with the requirements of the Program in the same discipline and is intended for students studying in the direction of training 41. 03. 04 Political science . The present course reveals, first of all, the dynamics, the movement of political thought. The search for patterns of emergence and departure into the past of political ideas, teachings and ideals. It is emphasized that every political-state doctrine is somehow based on the idea of the best possible way of life of society and power. The course covers the historical period from the 6th century BC. e. Beginning of the 20th Century[edit]