Political Science · Boston College
Politics is not always institutional and overt through public debates, campaigns, elections, demonstrations, and partisanship. Throughout history, the political landscape in many countries has been significantly shaped by esoteric brotherhoods and closed circles of influential leaders. This course explores the political history and contemporary relevance of various clandestine societies, including the Freemasons, Yakuza, 'Illuminati,' and the Dozo hunters in West Africa. Additionally, the course aims to demonstrate that while absolute transparency is an ideal in politics, secrecy continues to
