FRH 455 TERROR, TERRORIST, TERRORISM

Terror, Terrorist, Terrorism. From the French Revolution to ISIS. An exploration of the concept of terror, from its political origins during the French Revolution to the recent terror attacks that have taken place all across Europe. What is the Reign of Terror? What is a terrorist? How can we define terrorism in light of history? Selected readings from literary texts and political discourses, as well as philosophical, sociological, and historical articles.