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Moral Foundations of Politics

Discover how influential political philosophies shape contemporary governance systems and guide modern policy development approaches.

Discover how influential political philosophies shape contemporary governance systems and guide modern policy development approaches.

This course examines the moral foundations of politics, focusing on when governments deserve our allegiance. It covers major political theories of the Enlightenment, including Utilitarianism, Marxism, and the social contract tradition, as well as critiques of Enlightenment thinking. The course explores both classical formulations and contemporary debates, emphasizing practical implications for current political issues. Topics include economic inequality, affirmative action, healthcare distribution, state power limits, and global environmental challenges. The course concludes with an examination of democratic politics and its relationship to Enlightenment and Anti-Enlightenment thought.

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Moral Foundations of Politics

This course includes

44 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,435

What you'll learn

  • Understand major political theories of the Enlightenment

  • Analyze classical and contemporary formulations of Utilitarianism

  • Examine Marxism's foundations, failures, and legacy

  • Explore the social contract tradition and its modern interpretations

  • Evaluate critiques of Enlightenment political thinking

  • Understand the nature and justifications for democratic politics

Skills you'll gain

political theory
enlightenment
utilitarianism
marxism
social contract
democracy
ethics
governance

This course includes:

10.75 Hours PreRecorded video

7 quizzes

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There are 8 modules in this course

This course explores the moral foundations of politics, examining when governments deserve allegiance and when they should be denied it. It covers major political theories of the Enlightenment, including Utilitarianism, Marxism, and the social contract tradition, as well as critiques of Enlightenment thinking. The course emphasizes both classical formulations and contemporary debates, focusing on practical implications for current political issues. Topics include economic inequality, affirmative action, healthcare distribution, limits of state power, and global environmental challenges. The course concludes with an examination of democratic politics and its relationship to Enlightenment and Anti-Enlightenment thought.

Welcome to Moral Foundations of Politics

Module 1 · 31 Minutes to complete

Enlightenment Political Theory

Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete

Utilitarianism: Classical and Neoclassical

Module 3 · 7 Hours to complete

Marxism, Its Failures and Its Legacy

Module 4 · 7 Hours to complete

The Social Contract Tradition I

Module 5 · 8 Hours to complete

The Social Contract Tradition II

Module 6 · 3 Hours to complete

Anti-Enlightenment Politics

Module 7 · 5 Hours to complete

Democracy

Module 8 · 8 Hours to complete

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Instructor

Ian Shapiro
Ian Shapiro

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Sterling Professor of Political Science and Henry R. Luce Director

Ian Shapiro is Sterling Professor of Political Science at Yale University and Director of the MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies. A South African native, he has written extensively on democracy, justice, and social inquiry methods. Shapiro earned both his J.D. and Ph.D. at Yale, where he has taught since 1984. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Philosophical Society. His recent books include *Politics Against Domination* and *Responsible Parties*. His research focuses on the relationship between democracy and wealth distribution.

Moral Foundations of Politics

This course includes

44 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,435

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