Influential Political Philosophers
Learn how important political thinkers like Kant, Hegel, Marx and Mill laid the foundation of today’s political order with this free online philosophy course.
This free online course explores the work of influential political philosophers such as Immanuel Kant, Georg Hegel, Karl Marx and John Stuart Mill. We examine concepts like ?freedom? and ?free will? as investigated by Kant and Hegel. We also discuss timeless topics like alienation, suffrage and the exploitation of workers from the perspective of these famous thinkers. This course delves into the past to map our contemporary political landscape.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
Immanuel Kant
This module introduces you to the concept of Enlightenment. You will also learn about themes such as morality, autonomy and freedom and Immanuel Kant thoughts on these subjects. The concept of Kingdom of Ends will be explored, together with Kant?s views on Republicanism and Cosmopolitanism.
Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
In this module, you will learn about Hegel, an influential German thinker. You will be taught about his major works and some important themes of his, family, civil society, and the state. You will also learn about Hegel?s contribution to the history of Western political thought, along with the criticism he has been subjected to.
First Course Assessment; Module
Karl Marx
In this module, you will learn about a philosophical thinker known as Karl Marx. Some of his fundamental theories, such as alienation and exploitation, will be explored in the light of capitalism. You will also learn about Marx?s views on communism and politics. The critical assessment of Marx?s views will be addressed, along with his legacy.
John Stuart Mill
In this module, you will learn about a thinker named John Stuart Mill, a utilitarian philosopher. You will also learn about his support of the demand for the right to vote for women. His views on liberty and representative government will be addressed. A critical assessment of Mill?s thought will be covered.
Second Course Assessment; Module
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