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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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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.

IP

Jun 7, 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 George M

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Nov 30, 2020

Great course!

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Jul 27, 2020

Good to learn

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Dec 10, 2019

its very good

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Sep 26, 2019

Excellecnt !!

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Feb 10, 2018

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Oct 21, 2016

Great course.

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Jun 1, 2016

Good to know.

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Sep 5, 2015

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Jun 9, 2025

Good lecture

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Jul 24, 2024

Very helpful

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May 22, 2023

EXCELLENT!!!

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Feb 4, 2022

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Jul 26, 2021

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Feb 20, 2021

Good program

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Feb 9, 2021

Very Good!!!

By MEHMET A

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Oct 23, 2020

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Aug 31, 2020

Exceptional!

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Jul 20, 2020

Outstanding!

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Aug 11, 2019

great course

By Daniela Z R

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Dec 18, 2018

LO MEJOR!!!!

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Nov 12, 2024

Лучший курс

By Marília F

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Dec 1, 2021

Very good!!

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Feb 3, 2021

good course

By Tanvi V

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Nov 24, 2020

good course