History of Political Ideas Course
Dive into the History of Political Ideas Course, tracing key thinkers from Plato and Aristotle to Marx, Arendt, Foucault, and Rawls. See how ideas of justice, sovereignty, liberty, and rights have evolved, and connect them to today's challenges like climate policy, migration, inequality, digital surveillance, nationalism, and human rights. Build sharp analytical tools for political debates in humanities and beyond, with enhanced research and writing skills for well-argued reports.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This History of Political Ideas Course provides a clear path through major thinkers from Plato and Aristotle to Marx, Arendt, Foucault, and Rawls. Trace the evolution of concepts like justice, sovereignty, liberty, and rights, then apply them to contemporary issues including climate policy, migration, inequality, and digital surveillance, while developing strong analytical, research, and writing skills for producing rigorous reports.
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Develop skills
- Analyse classical political texts to extract core concepts for modern debates.
- Compare liberal, socialist, and conservative ideas in current policy conflicts.
- Critically assess power, discourse, and marginalisation using Foucault and others.
- Apply Rawls, Arendt, and Marx to issues like inequality, climate, and migration.
- Produce a concise, well-cited 1,500–2,000 word analytical political report.
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