This course provides an overview of key political philosophy concepts and terms. It is designed to give students a deeper understanding of how politics works by first examining abstract notions like what constitutes politics, conflict, power, and legitimate power. The course then analyzes how these concepts apply to political institutions like the state, and dynamics between states including war and peace. It also considers how classical political notions must be rethought given new challenges from economic globalization and issues that cross borders like climate change. The course aims to clarify values like freedom, equality, and justice that are central to discussions of political principles and norms. At the end, students should have a clearer grasp of political vocabulary and a more sophisticated critical view of political processes.