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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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Loved every bit of it. Professor Ian's teachings really opened up my mind to different avenues of political thought and has me yearning for even more of an in depth understanding of the same.

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Extremely insightful, interesting and engaging, coming from a person that has shallow knowledge of the world of politics. well paced and easy to follow with well-structured quizzes for each week.

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By David J

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Jul 7, 2020

Excellent course, topical, interesting and useful.

By Ahsan S

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May 3, 2020

Great course. Challenges a person to think harder!

By Saphir B D

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Oct 23, 2019

Great course and good explanations. Learned a lot!

By Urmila C

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Sep 25, 2020

wonderful course, Prof. Ian Shapiro is excellent.

By Danila G

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May 20, 2020

High-quality contents, amazing Professor, perfect

By Попова А В

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May 7, 2017

Perfect course with a lot of practical knoweledge

By Ron

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Aug 24, 2023

Great course the professor was very engaging.

By Rafael V

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Apr 12, 2023

Excellent! Great content. Solid teaching skills.

By Santiago B B

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Nov 26, 2020

Es muy buen contenido y entretenido, recomendado

By Tomás H J

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Jun 7, 2020

Excelentes dinámicas de aprendizaje a distancia.

By Chittemsetty y s

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Apr 2, 2020

It was a pleasure listening to Prof. Ias Shapiro

By Lucy C

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Jul 24, 2019

I love the topic so much! And it is very useful.

By datta

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Feb 10, 2023

great course! prof. shapiro is an intellectual.

By Thania J T C

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Nov 4, 2020

Thank you so much for this amazing experience!

By David I S

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Oct 31, 2020

Thank you Prof Shapiro for the engaging course!

By Aakash D

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May 4, 2020

To the point and learned the core fundamentals.

By Shunyo M

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Aug 29, 2019

Great class, GREAT GREAT GREAT Professor!!!!!!!

By Philipp L

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Dec 5, 2016

Really nice course - interesting and well made!

By Ashish K

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Nov 8, 2023

Great course with great mentor and explanation

By Avi S

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Apr 6, 2023

Fantastic. Extremely engaging and educational.

By Oscar

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Jul 30, 2021

Extremly useful! Thank you for your hard work!

By Samuele B

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Aug 17, 2020

Really, really interesting course. Great work!

By Bakhtiyar S

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May 23, 2020

This course helped me to enhance my knowledge!

By Shubhra S

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Nov 28, 2021

Most knowledgeable and amazing professor ever

By JESSICA V G

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Feb 8, 2021

Materials are relevant and not too difficult!