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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.

IP

Jun 8, 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 Yaakov H

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Nov 9, 2015

It's very well organized

By Jason C

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Aug 23, 2020

very informative course

By Ambekar P R

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Apr 26, 2020

Best course on coursera

By Nandhakumar M

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Jul 29, 2019

Very interesting course

By Andres H

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Mar 20, 2017

This course is awesome!

By Asif S B

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Oct 4, 2015

Ian Shapiro is amazing!

By Sergievskaya O

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Oct 13, 2024

A really great course!

By ABHIJIT B

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Jun 5, 2021

“Extremely Satisfied,”

By Lorraine C L

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Jun 20, 2020

Deep and enlightening.

By Luis A

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Jun 3, 2020

It was a great course!

By Maria T

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Oct 10, 2015

Is a very good course.

By Pantin V

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Jul 21, 2022

Excepțional profesor!

By Cherrie W S

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Oct 12, 2020

interesting module !!

By Dorcas E

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Sep 12, 2020

Highly recommended!!!

By Lobsang R

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Aug 20, 2020

It was very enriching

By Добровольский Б К

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Aug 23, 2024

everything was great

By HECTOR C L

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Jun 12, 2023

Excellent course !!!

By MATHEUS H M O S

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Jun 18, 2021

Dankeschön Für Alle.

By suraj k s

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Apr 21, 2021

Very useful coursera

By Lamiya M

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Feb 8, 2021

So great! Thank you!

By Patel K

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Sep 1, 2020

very engaging course

By MARIA P S R

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Aug 2, 2020

un curso excepcional

By Natalia v r

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Jun 13, 2020

Excellent proffesor!

By Marcos L D G

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May 28, 2020

An excellent course!

By Abdulaziz S B

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Dec 3, 2019

That is an excellent