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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....

Top reviews

AM

Sep 22, 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.

IP

Jun 8, 2020

Professor Shapiro's explanation of the concepts was excellent. This course gave me a clearer understanding of many theories and the perspective of many prominent political thinkers and economists.

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By GABRIEL R C

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Dec 15, 2022

UN CURSO BASTANTE ACTUAL E INTERESANTE, SALUDOS !!

By Amin M a K a A M G

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Aug 18, 2022

The Course was neither too easy nor too difficult.

By Toh Y Z

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Apr 12, 2022

Great content, widened my perspectives on politics

By Guido O

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Jan 26, 2022

un excelente curso, maravilloso y con gran formato

By Tamer S

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Jun 27, 2021

Amazing Course, Really i enjoyed through all weeks

By Alexia L

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Nov 19, 2020

Great course, great teacher and excellent content.

By E Y E 1 V C

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Jul 14, 2020

We will know foundations of morailty in high level

By David J

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Jul 8, 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 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 25, 2023

Great course the professor was very engaging.

By Rafael V

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Apr 13, 2023

Excellent! Great content. Solid teaching skills.

By Santiago B B

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Nov 27, 2020

Es muy buen contenido y entretenido, recomendado

By Tomás H J

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Jun 8, 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 aarushi d

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Feb 10, 2023

great course! prof. shapiro is an intellectual.

By Thania J T C

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Nov 5, 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 30, 2019

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

By Philipp L

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Dec 5, 2016

Really nice course - interesting and well made!