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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.

WC

Jul 22, 2020

A fantastic course as Professor Shapiro really analyzes his point clearly and it is a really enriching course for anybody with an interest in learning about the dynamical world of politics.

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By Chris B

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Nov 11, 2020

A very Mind-opening course.

By deepshikha

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Jun 4, 2020

Brilliant course structure.

By Hridika R

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May 18, 2020

great learning opportunity.

By Mohan C

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Mar 16, 2016

Clear and thought-provoking

By Marcelo D A F

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Nov 12, 2015

extremamente enriquecedor !

By SHERLYN O S Y

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Oct 3, 2020

Materials were interesting

By GABRIELLA B

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Sep 20, 2020

Shapiro is amazing!!!!!!!!

By Sim J Z

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Sep 16, 2020

It was great! learnt a lot

By Consuelo M A S

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Sep 15, 2020

muy intenso e interesante!

By Irshad r

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Aug 11, 2020

It was a wonderful course.

By Emin H

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Apr 25, 2020

I love this course so much

By Srividhya L

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Jan 17, 2020

A great beginner's course.

By Armughan A

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Sep 16, 2019

messaive conceptual course

By Paul M

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Feb 21, 2019

This course is a must try.

By Just R

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Jan 18, 2018

An absolutely great class.

By مراد ا

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Jun 1, 2025

افضل دورة للعلوم السياسية

By Pavel K

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Jul 2, 2023

Amazing course. Thank you

By Erdal I

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Jul 28, 2021

Ian shapiro thank you sir

By Ilana Z A

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Dec 27, 2017

A very interesting focus!

By Qianhui S

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Mar 6, 2016

My favourite course ever!

By MANTHIA T

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Jan 15, 2021

Very interesting course.

By Muhamed G

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Nov 13, 2020

i enjoy with this course

By KHARINGYO S

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Dec 14, 2019

Very interesting course!

By Chadwick W

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Mar 29, 2017

The format is fantastic.

By Julien J

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Dec 30, 2015

Great dialogue to learn.