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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 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 Soorya S

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Sep 11, 2020

It is the best. I gained a better understanding of the subject.

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Aug 14, 2020

It was a very informative course. really loved doing it. Thanks

By Natalia M L

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May 11, 2020

I enjoy every part of it. The lectures are very comprehensible.

By Minseo P

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Dec 23, 2018

Thanks for the amazing professor that made me understand deeply

By Shirani R

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Aug 30, 2025

Excellent Job ! Thank you Professor, Yale and ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø¹Û¿´ Team

By Ivana L L F

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Dec 23, 2020

Excelente la forma en que Shapiro genera pensamiento crítico.

By Rini T

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Sep 18, 2020

I've thoroughly enjoyed the discourse and lectures presented!

By Alexa G

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Aug 3, 2020

It was really informative and the lectures were very engaging

By Wanqi C

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Aug 3, 2020

Clear and well-organized. Perfect for the introduction level!

By öyfrid L

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May 11, 2020

Did the course in one week and it made me want to learn more!

By Christian W

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Dec 18, 2015

The best online course I attended, since I came across MOOCs.

By Umair A S

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Jan 28, 2023

An excellent course offered by coursera and Yale University

By chetana s

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Jul 25, 2020

its a beginning in real sense for me. i enjoyed to learn.

By Ronnie P

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Jan 24, 2016

Very interesting, clearly presented, a definite eye opener.

By Chhotelal K

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Mar 28, 2023

It is worth every second of your time! Highly recommended!

By A M

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Nov 2, 2021

very interesting, comprehensive, fluent, perfect

thank you

By Dhruv M

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Nov 26, 2020

Extremely informative course, well structured and diverse.

By Jayesh G

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Jun 12, 2020

Good Course. Acquired new insights about the philosophies.

By Hasbollah B M S (

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May 7, 2020

This course give me lot of new knowledge towards politics.

By Yash A P

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Oct 15, 2018

An excellent course which enthralled me to say the least .

By Thomas F

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Oct 6, 2016

Amazing class, enjoyed it a lot. I'd like to go further !

By Zar C W

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Oct 8, 2023

Super interesting and entry point of political philosophy

By Deb C

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Sep 11, 2020

Really enjoyed this course, Ian Shapiro was very engaging

By Albert

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Jul 26, 2020

Very intersting. Very comprehensive. Very good professor.

By Anne G

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May 29, 2020

Excellent. Very interesting. Well structured. I loved it.