Political Philosophy Course
Gain deep insights into political philosophy from ancient thinkers like Plato and Aristotle to modern figures such as Foucault and Rawls. Analyse justice, power, and authority, then apply these theories to contemporary public policy issues. Ideal for those in humanities, policy, education, or civic roles seeking to influence real-world debates with clear, evidence-based arguments.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This course provides a focused overview of major political philosophers including Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, Arendt, Foucault, Rawls, Mill, and Nozick. Participants explore core debates on justice, power, and authority, while building skills in research, communication, and crafting policy recommendations from complex ideas for practical public challenges.
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Develop skills
- Analyse key political theories using liberal, socialist, and anarchist perspectives.
- Evaluate concepts of justice, power, and authority in current civic discussions.
- Convert abstract philosophical ideas into practical policy arguments.
- Communicate ideas from thinkers like Plato, Rawls, and Foucault simply and effectively.
- Research and prepare concise advisory reports with robust citations.
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