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About the Course

When do governments deserve our allegiance, and when should they be denied it? This course explores the main answers that have been given to this question in the modern West. We start with a survey of the major political theories of the Enlightenment: Utilitarianism, Marxism, and the social contract tradition. In each case, we begin with a look at classical formulations, locating them in historical context, but then shift to the contemporary debates as they relate to politics today. Next, we turn to the rejection of Enlightenment political thinking, again exploring both classical and contemporary formulations. The last part of the course deals with the nature of, and justifications for, democratic politics, and their relations to Enlightenment and Anti-Enlightenment political thinking. In addition to exploring theoretical differences among the various authors discussed, considerable attention is devoted to the practical implications of their competing arguments. To this end, we discuss a variety of concrete problems, including debates about economic inequality, affirmative action and the distribution of health care, the limits of state power in the regulation of speech and religion, and difficulties raised by the emerging threat of global environmental decay....

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MS

Sep 16, 2015

excellant work dont by Dr Ian Shapiro and staff on putting such a mind turning,thought provoking MOOC on a complex and ever controversial subject known as POLITICS!..I hope to see more from them soon

SS

Jul 1, 2020

The lectures are easy to understand, the reading materials informative. I thoroughly enjoyed this course and any beginner will be able to grasp the technicalities of Moral Politics after this Course.

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By Ying P

Feb 21, 2021

excellent professor, interesting forum, deep and valuable knowledge!

By Olivia K

Jun 26, 2020

A fantastic, engaging and thoroughly illuminating course. Thank you!

By Ila B

Oct 3, 2015

An amazing course for those without a background in social sciences.

By Barry N I

Feb 27, 2022

It is a well researched course and gives a true view f our politics

By Peter V A

Dec 8, 2020

Great overview of political and economic theories. Worth your time.

By vijay k u

Jun 1, 2020

This course is very intresting and I learnt a lot.. through this..

By Melissa P

Aug 15, 2018

Loved this course. A great introduction to philosophy of politics.

By Lindsey H

Mar 10, 2022

Really impressive materials and a passionate professor, thank you!

By JULIO M O

Apr 22, 2021

Gran profundidad intelectual en todas las clases del Prof. Shapiro

By Cheryl L

Mar 30, 2021

Very insightful and detailed course with lots of relevant readings

By Кирилл М

Nov 13, 2020

Безумно удобная платформа для прохождения интересующих Вас курсов.

By Nicky N

May 29, 2020

An excellent course even for those who do not know abc of politics

By Sirigrid B

Apr 10, 2020

Shapiro is a passionate and engaging teacher. I highly recommend.

By mj j

Sep 15, 2015

so awesome class!!!!! I like this class, Even I can't well english

By Hany G

Nov 9, 2020

Thank you so much for this course, it's great to get this courser

By Athina S

Oct 26, 2016

This course is a jewel, a precious stone of political philosophy!

By Daniel D B

Oct 16, 2016

Excellent. One of the best courses in political theory I've taken

By Shaylen G

Aug 4, 2020

I loved this course! I learned so much and am so glad I took it.

By Rafiullah

May 26, 2020

it was an amazing experience here , learned very much from here

By Alisson L

Jun 30, 2021

The only bad thing about this course is that theres no part 2.

By Soorya S

Sep 10, 2020

It is the best. I gained a better understanding of the subject.

By Shah F R 1

Aug 14, 2020

It was a very informative course. really loved doing it. Thanks

By Natalia M L

May 10, 2020

I enjoy every part of it. The lectures are very comprehensible.

By Minseo P

Dec 22, 2018

Thanks for the amazing professor that made me understand deeply

By Ivana L L F

Dec 22, 2020

Excelente la forma en que Shapiro genera pensamiento crítico.