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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 Ng E X

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Jul 19, 2021

I really enjoyed the course and I took away a lot about how politics around the world and especially my own country is like.

By Nicole S

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Oct 28, 2020

Sin duda un curso espectacular para entender los diversos sistemas económicos y de justicia que han imperado en la sociedad.

By Miguel E A E

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May 24, 2020

Muy informativo. Te saca muchas dudas sobre las diversas corrientes políticas que han dominado al mundo durante su historia.

By Shah F

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Sep 27, 2018

The introduction was great! His pronunciation and method of teaching is matchless. I hope to learn a lot in the coming weeks

By Esther P

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Apr 28, 2018

This course is very interesting, and complete. I highly recommend it to everyone and I am grateful it was available online.

By Sergio F C

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Mar 31, 2021

exellent course, I lived every moment, every single experience, thanks to you all. I've learned a lot more than I thought.

By C M M C

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Jul 25, 2020

Thank you so much. It helps to better understand and approach this subject in greater depth with more inclusive thinking.

By Yochai W

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Aug 11, 2017

Fantastic course. I felt I needed some basic introduction to political thinking, and this course is exactly what I needed.

By Robert K

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Jun 17, 2016

Great course taught in a solid and easily accessible fashion. Just the right balance of theory and practical application.

By 林京芮

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Oct 25, 2017

Great! I'd cherish this experience for my whole life and apply the viewpoints of it to analyze current political problems

By DIYA A D 2

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Nov 14, 2022

One of the best courses I've started and the most informative one yet. Looking forward to more courses by the professor.

By Huang Z

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Sep 15, 2021

It's great getting to know how philosophy has greatly influenced politics and they often go hand in hand with each other

By Carlos J S C

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Jan 9, 2023

Este curso ayuda a adquirir coherencia en la relación entre las ideas económicas, políticas y morales de la modernidad.

By Lucas N M

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Feb 28, 2021

Consegui ter a base teórica que queria para montar um projeto de pós-graduação envolvendo filosofia política e direito.

By Gustavo A T M

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Aug 6, 2020

Muchas gracias por la oportunidad brindada y por la ampliación de conocimientos en todo el ámbito relacionado al curso.

By Val S

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Feb 10, 2020

Ian Shapiro is an amazing teacher. Abundance of knowledge and discoveries that make us reflect and review our concepts.

By Paz O

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Mar 12, 2019

Muy buen curso, me sirvió mucho para la reflexión y poder plantear mis inquietudes de mejor forma con mayor fundamento.

By Terry Y

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Jun 25, 2018

It is an amazing course that provides you an understanding on the different political traditions and how are they used.

By Jorge M

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Jun 1, 2017

Extraordinario curso, para quienes estén interesados en una guía para profundizar en el mundo de la filosofía política.

By Maisarah B A L

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Jun 13, 2020

great starting point if you are looking for an introductory course to politics from a western (mostly USA) perspective

By Justin D

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Nov 30, 2016

It's a great course. You'll wish that you could take a course from Shapiro on anyone of these traditions to go deeper.

By Esteban M

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Aug 23, 2021

Muy bueno 5 estrellas, buenos contenidos, ejemplos actuales que ayudan a comprender las diferentes corrientes vistas.

By Liyuan F

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Nov 29, 2020

Very in-depth lessons and explanations on the foundations of politics. Definitely an eye-opening course to enroll in!

By Dominica C

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Mar 20, 2020

This course was incredibly engaging and managed to effectively convey the content in a unique, conversational format.

By Agustina S

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Jul 11, 2022

I enjoyed the course, the videos were informative, the professor was engaging and the topics were really interesting