State Philosophy Course
Explore Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau to rethink the modern state. This State Philosophy Course equips humanities professionals with clear tools to analyse power, rights, and participation, applying social contract theory to real constitutional challenges in practical ways for South African contexts.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This State Philosophy Course provides a clear, intensive overview of Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau, linking core texts to real constitutional design choices. You will study social contract theory, rights, property, legitimacy, and popular sovereignty, then apply comparative tools to craft concise, well-argued recommendations for constitutional reform and crisis response based on rigorous primary and secondary sources.
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- Analyse social contract theories: apply Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau to real states.
- Design crisis-ready constitutions: balance security, rights, and participation fast.
- Draft policy briefs: translate complex political theory for non-specialist lawmakers.
- Compare models of legitimacy: evaluate consent, coercion, and popular sovereignty.
- Assess property and inequality: use classic theories to shape modern legal reforms.
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