Modern Political Theory and Philosophy

This course familiarize students with some crucial features of the post-Enlightenment, 19th century. Our approach will involve a reflection on a number of questions including Hegelian political theory, French liberalism, utilitarianism, Spencerian anti-statism and Marxian radical critiques of politics. In addition, the course will focus on patterns of antidemocratic thought in late modernity

oral presentation and writing essay (5000/6000 words)

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