History of Political Ideas Course
Discover the evolution of political thought from ancient philosophers like Plato and Aristotle to modern thinkers including Marx, Arendt, Foucault, and Rawls. Link timeless ideas on justice, power, liberty, and rights to today's pressing issues like nationalism, inequality, climate change, migration, and human rights. Build essential skills in analysis, research, and argumentation to engage deeply with current political debates across humanities and other fields.

4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This course provides a concise journey through major political thinkers from Plato and Aristotle to Marx, Arendt, Foucault, and Rawls. It examines the evolution of concepts such as justice, sovereignty, liberty, and rights, and applies them to contemporary challenges including climate policy, migration, inequality, and digital surveillance. Students will develop strong analytical, research, and writing abilities for producing rigorous, evidence-based reports.
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Develop skills
- Analyze classical political texts to draw out key ideas relevant to modern discussions.
- Compare liberal, socialist, and conservative ideologies in relation to current policy disputes.
- Evaluate concepts of power, discourse, and marginalization drawing on Foucault and similar theorists.
- Apply theories from Rawls, Arendt, and Marx to contemporary problems such as inequality, climate policy, and migration.
- Write a clear, well-referenced analytical report of 1,500–2,000 words on a political topic.
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