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 theories on justice, power, liberty, and rights to pressing modern issues such as nationalism, inequality, climate change, migration, and human rights. Acquire advanced analytical skills to dissect and debate current political landscapes across humanities and other fields.

4 to 360 hours of 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. Learners explore the evolution of concepts such as justice, sovereignty, liberty, and rights, and apply them to contemporary challenges including climate policy, migration, inequality, and digital surveillance. It develops essential analytical, research, and writing skills for producing rigorous, well-supported reports.
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Develop Skills
- Analyse classical political texts to draw out key ideas for today's discussions.
- Compare liberal, socialist, and conservative ideologies in current policy disputes.
- Evaluate power dynamics, discourse, and exclusion through Foucault and similar thinkers.
- Use Rawls, Arendt, and Marx to address modern problems like inequality, climate, and migration.
- Write a precise, properly referenced 1,500–2,000 word political analysis report.
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