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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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AV

Apr 12, 2020

It is very well done. It touches all the political theories but that is it, it just touches them. It is still worth taking and you will also learn which one of the theories you can relate to.

AM

Sep 21, 2020

Absolutely loved the course design, structure and content! Prof. Shapiro's lectures were always engaging and enjoyable. The readings were also perfectly chosen and added great value to the course.

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By Marcos L D G

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May 27, 2020

An excellent course!

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Dec 3, 2019

That is an excellent

By Kirsten B

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Dec 27, 2021

High level course!

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Feb 12, 2021

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Sep 14, 2020

I have learnt it ..

By Ryan C

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Sep 6, 2020

Outstanding course!

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Feb 4, 2016

Thank you very much

By MITZI M C E

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Feb 19, 2024

Really interesting

By Elser L Y

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Sep 10, 2021

Very informative.

By MANUEL S

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Dec 26, 2020

I love this course

By Kerry C

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Oct 27, 2020

Interesting module

By LIM Z W

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Aug 19, 2020

i love this course

By Euclides V

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Mar 7, 2018

Amazing subject !!

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Jun 24, 2016

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Sep 23, 2024

Curso excepcional

By Pavel K

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May 2, 2023

Brilliant course!

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Nov 14, 2021

curso excelente.

By Chew Y X

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Dec 27, 2020

Excellent course!

By Dimitrios M

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Dec 26, 2020

Very good courses

By Josh S

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May 27, 2020

Very good course.

By GADDE V C 1

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May 26, 2020

very good lecture

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May 23, 2020

thank you so much

By Chapuller D A

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Dec 24, 2019

Excellent course!

By harshit u

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Dec 10, 2019

productive course

By Sonia S M C

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Oct 7, 2019

Excellent course!