Political Philosophy Course
Build strong knowledge in political philosophy by studying key figures from Plato to Foucault on justice, power, and authority. Apply these ideas to real-world public issues, ideal for those in humanities, policy, education, or civic roles seeking to influence decisions effectively.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a focused look at major political thinkers like Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, Arendt, Foucault, Rawls, Mill, and Nozick. It covers debates on justice, power, and authority, building skills in research, communication, and turning complex ideas into practical policy advice for public challenges.
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Develop skills
- Analyse core political theories using liberal, socialist, and anarchist views quickly.
- Assess justice, power, and authority concepts in everyday civic discussions.
- Convert theoretical ideas into straightforward policy arguments and proposals.
- Simplify explanations of thinkers like Plato, Rawls, and Foucault for broad audiences.
- Conduct research and compile focused advisory reports with solid references.
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