Modern Political Theory
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Modern Political Theory
Overview of the course, key concepts, and historical context of modern political thought

Module #2
The Enlightenment and the Emergence of Modernity
Discussion of key Enlightenment thinkers, their ideas, and the impact on modern political thought

Module #3
Social Contract Theory:Hobbes and Locke
Analyzing the social contract theories of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke, including their views on human nature, state of nature, and the role of government

Module #4
Social Contract Theory:Rousseau and the General Will
Examining Jean-Jacques Rousseaus social contract theory, including his concept of the general will and its implications for democracy

Module #5
Utilitarianism:Bentham and Mill
Exploring the foundational principles of utilitarianism, including the ideas of Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill

Module #6
Liberalism and the Emergence of Classical Liberal Thought
Tracing the development of classical liberal thought, including the ideas of Immanuel Kant, Adam Smith, and Friedrich Hayek

Module #7
Marxism and the Critique of Liberalism
Analyzing Karl Marxs critique of liberalism, including his ideas on alienation, exploitation, and the role of class struggle in history

Module #8
Anarchism and the Rejection of the State
Examining the principles of anarchism, including the ideas of Mikhail Bakunin, Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, and Emma Goldman

Module #9
Nationalism and the Politics of Identity
Discussing the rise of nationalism, including its various forms, ideological underpinnings, and implications for modern politics

Module #10
Feminism and the Politics of Gender
Exploring the development of feminist thought, including the ideas of Mary Wollstonecraft, Simone de Beauvoir, and contemporary feminist theorists

Module #11
Multiculturalism and the Politics of Diversity
Analyzing the concept of multiculturalism, including its implications for democracy, identity, and social justice

Module #12
Conservatism and the Defense of Tradition
Examining the principles of conservatism, including the ideas of Edmund Burke, Friedrich Nietzsche, and contemporary conservative thought

Module #13
Postcolonialism and the Critique of Western Dominance
Discussing the rise of postcolonial thought, including the ideas of Frantz Fanon, Gayatri Spivak, and Homi Bhabha

Module #14
Communitarianism and the Ethics of Community
Exploring the communitarian critique of liberalism, including the ideas of Amitai Etzioni, Michael Sandel, and Charles Taylor

Module #15
Deliberative Democracy and the Politics of Participation
Analyzing the concept of deliberative democracy, including its implications for democratic theory and practice

Module #16
Global Justice and the Ethics of International Relations
Discussing the concept of global justice, including its implications for international relations, human rights, and global governance

Module #17
Cosmopolitanism and the Ethics of Global Citizenship
Examining the concept of cosmopolitanism, including its implications for global citizenship, human rights, and democratic theory

Module #18
The Politics of Recognition and the Struggle for Identity
Analyzing the politics of recognition, including the ideas of Charles Taylor, Axel Honneth, and Nancy Fraser

Module #19
Neoliberalism and the Marketization of Politics
Discussing the rise of neoliberal thought, including its implications for democracy, inequality, and the role of the state

Module #20
Populism and the Politics of Resentment
Examining the concept of populism, including its implications for democracy, social justice, and the role of the people

Module #21
Climate Justice and the Ethics of Sustainability
Analyzing the concept of climate justice, including its implications for environmentalism, sustainability, and global governance

Module #22
Digital Democracy and the Politics of Technology
Discussing the impact of technology on democracy, including its implications for participation, surveillance, and the role of the state

Module #23
Post-Truth Politics and the Crisis of Democracy
Examining the concept of post-truth politics, including its implications for democracy, epistemology, and the role of the media

Module #24
Comparative Political Theory and the Challenge of Pluralism
Analyzing the concept of comparative political theory, including its implications for cross-cultural understanding and democratic theory

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Modern Political Theory career

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Modern Political Theory ( 25 Modules )

Modern Political Theory
( 25 Modules )