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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, dem...
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SS

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 Urmila C

Sep 25, 2020

wonderful course, Prof. Ian Shapiro is excellent.

By Danila G

May 20, 2020

High-quality contents, amazing Professor, perfect

By Попова А В

May 7, 2017

Perfect course with a lot of practical knoweledge

By Ron

Aug 24, 2023

Great course the professor was very engaging.

By Rafael V

Apr 12, 2023

Excellent! Great content. Solid teaching skills.

By Santiago B B

Nov 26, 2020

Es muy buen contenido y entretenido, recomendado

By Tomás H J

Jun 7, 2020

Excelentes dinámicas de aprendizaje a distancia.

By Chittemsetty y s

Apr 2, 2020

It was a pleasure listening to Prof. Ias Shapiro

By Lucy C

Jul 23, 2019

I love the topic so much! And it is very useful.

By aarushi d

Feb 10, 2023

great course! prof. shapiro is an intellectual.

By Thania J T C

Nov 4, 2020

Thank you so much for this amazing experience!

By David I S

Oct 30, 2020

Thank you Prof Shapiro for the engaging course!

By Aakash D

May 4, 2020

To the point and learned the core fundamentals.

By Shunyo M

Aug 29, 2019

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

By Philipp L

Dec 5, 2016

Really nice course - interesting and well made!

By Ashish K

Nov 8, 2023

Great course with great mentor and explanation

By Avi S

Apr 6, 2023

Fantastic. Extremely engaging and educational.

By Oscar

Jul 30, 2021

Extremly useful! Thank you for your hard work!

By Samuele B

Aug 17, 2020

Really, really interesting course. Great work!

By Bakhtiyar S

May 23, 2020

This course helped me to enhance my knowledge!

By Shubhra S

Nov 28, 2021

Most knowledgeable and amazing professor ever

By JESSICA V G

Feb 7, 2021

Materials are relevant and not too difficult!

By Sathyajith S M

Sep 30, 2020

Stunning course. Just really worth your time.

By Juan C M C

Sep 21, 2020

Excelente curso, riguroso y completo.

Gracias.

By Lim K B J

May 17, 2020

Great course on rights of government to rule.