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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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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.

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

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By Timothy B

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Dec 26, 2021

Very engaging and entertaining professor. Reasonable and well-thought introductions to the various systems outlined in the syllabus.

By Neringa B

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Jun 4, 2017

Great course, lively presentation, interesting ideas and one afterthought of mine: " Existential knowledge cannot be monopolised ".

By daren a

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Nov 27, 2015

It is a wonderful course and the professor is excellent.

I really learn too much and I hope to take another course about this topic

By Bodoor K H F A O

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Oct 3, 2021

This course is so excellent and full with life long information that exited me to study and learn more about the political field.

By Leila A

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Oct 16, 2016

A very systematic and comprehensive course. Thank you for the new insights into the moral underpinnings of contemporary politics.

By Skirmante Z

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Jan 22, 2020

Outstanding and very informative course, touching fundamental questions that every politician or research should ask. Well done!

By Felipe I C A

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Jun 19, 2020

Un muy buen curso, que me entregó herramientas y argumentos muy importantes en cuanto a los fundamentos morales de la política.

By Manuel V

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Feb 21, 2019

Excelente curso que analiza en profundidad grandes temas relacionadas con la política y el pensar filosófico de algunos autores

By Tom T

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Apr 9, 2017

I enjoyed this course. The information was presented in an interesting way, and the student dialogues reinforced the knowledge.

By thobela c

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May 10, 2020

The moral foundations in politics are true guidance to understanding the political approach in this dispensation of modernity.

By Tilen

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Nov 14, 2015

Since i finished philosophy studies and continue economics, this is a big insight of the development of liberal thought. Great

By Saar B

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Sep 4, 2020

Easy to follow. The tests at the end of each section are based on actual content. You can take your time. Really good course.

By Sebastian K

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Jun 14, 2020

120/5000

It´s an excellent course, really very complete and interesting. It provides the necessary knowledge in a short time.

By Nathanael D

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Jun 15, 2024

Professor Ian Shapiro masterfully takes us through this journey of why the thought processes behind politics is so important

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.