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but is certainly mentioned along with Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau.

I don't know if it's taught much in universities anymore, but Modern Political Thought from 1500 to the present is a foundational course. The rather rare course American Political Thought is quite valuable because we had so many side-branches that had their moment but fell short. I think they don't teach it because it's too controversial. Imagine the wet panties on the Right if Lincoln or capitalism are questioned.

Could probably catch either of those courses on Coursera, but they'll be the middle-of-the-road variety.