Political Philosophy Course
Explore the foundations of political philosophy from ancient thinkers like Plato and Aristotle to modern figures such as Rawls and Foucault. Analyze justice, power, and authority through key theories, and learn to translate them into practical policy recommendations for real-world civic, educational, and governmental issues. Ideal for those in humanities seeking to influence public discourse.

from 4 to 360h 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 policy analysis to apply theories to contemporary public challenges.
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Develop skills
- Analyze political theories using liberal, socialist, and anarchist perspectives.
- Evaluate concepts of justice, power, and authority in civic discussions.
- Convert abstract ideas into practical policy arguments.
- Communicate ideas from thinkers like Plato, Rawls, and Foucault simply.
- Conduct research and write structured advisory reports with proper citations.
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