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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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Such a great course! I have learned so much, the teaching was really incredible. I am hoping to use this course to go on to study a Masters in Politics so this education has been invaluable to me.

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Extremely insightful, interesting and engaging, coming from a person that has shallow knowledge of the world of politics. well paced and easy to follow with well-structured quizzes for each week.

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Feb 9, 2021

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Aug 11, 2019

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Dec 18, 2018

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Jun 1, 2020

Brilliance.

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May 14, 2020

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Apr 20, 2020

Phenomenal!

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Jun 8, 2019

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Feb 18, 2019

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Jan 24, 2017

perfect the

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Jun 28, 2016

Excellent!!

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Feb 20, 2016

Great ideas

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Oct 16, 2015

Just great.

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May 14, 2024

I love it!

By Dr R B

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Aug 13, 2023

Enriching.

By Luiz H C L

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Feb 1, 2023

Very good!

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Jan 19, 2023

Very nice!