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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

CW

Nov 1, 2015

This was a phenomenal course that really motivated me to understand the moral foundations of arguments and systems of politics. I look forward to retaining my course material and studying it.

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.

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Oct 15, 2021

amazing program

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Jun 20, 2021

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Dec 13, 2020

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Oct 7, 2020

GREAT COURSE!!!

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Sep 24, 2020

excelente curso

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Sep 22, 2020

GREAT COURSE!!!

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Sep 7, 2020

Excellent class

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Aug 27, 2020

amazing teacher

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Jul 24, 2020

Excelente curso

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Mar 22, 2020

cool instructor

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Sep 26, 2016

A great course!

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Jun 17, 2016

very good class

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Oct 21, 2024

great lecturer

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Jun 1, 2023

Well explained

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Jan 29, 2022

Great course!

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Sep 14, 2020

Awesome Course

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Jul 3, 2020

It's very good

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May 13, 2020

EXELENTE CURSO

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Apr 25, 2020

muy buen curso

By Mohit k

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Mar 12, 2019

content awsome

By Caroline M

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Nov 9, 2015

Awesome course

By Arunava S

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Nov 11, 2023

Extraordinary

By Arijit A

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Jul 3, 2023

great course.

By Richard L

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Jul 22, 2022

very thorough

By HP H

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Aug 30, 2021

Outstanding!