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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 1) by Wesleyan University

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    About the Course

    This course examines how the idea of "the modern" develops at the end of the 18th century in European philosophy and literature, and how
    being modern (or progressive, or hip) became one of the crucial criteria for understanding and evaluating cultural change. Are we still in
    modernity, or have we moved beyond the modern to the postmodern?
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    JR

    Aug 1, 2019

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    It was a fabulous journey, and brought me so much nearer to the great minds of the 18th and especially the 19th century, reading original texts, and listening to Prof Roth's wonderful interpretations.

    VG

    Jan 10, 2024

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    One of the most unique and rich in knowledge course that I've made, I recommend this course if you're into philosophy or if you want to start learning it. Writing the essay was a challenge but fun.

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    By FARAH K

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    Sep 17, 2020

    Michael S. Roth is such an inspirational tutor, his command over the course contents and effective delivery was the highlighting feature of this course. I truly recommend this course and enjoyed learning throughout 7 weeks.

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    By Leanne C

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    Mar 21, 2017

    Thoroughly enjoyed this course. Instructor has an engaging way about him and makes the subject matter clear in the lectures. Essay-work was thought-provoking and forced critical analysis about research and reading material.

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    By LEE X E

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    Jun 22, 2020

    It is a great course and a nice lecturer to help people to reflect the world now as well as getting exposed to many great artworks and thoughts that may lead you to a new experience in questioning the modernity. Have fun!!

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    By Johanna N

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    Feb 11, 2016

    A truly inspiring, engaging course. I really appreciate the interdisciplinary nature and Mr. Roth's enthusiasm and humor. He is also very good at explain potentially very difficult subjects. I LOVE the inclusion of art and

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    By Raquel C

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    Nov 13, 2016

    This is a delightful course, despite of its complexity. You can follow the discussion and very good explanation without much difficulty, because the professor guide in a clearly and objective way. I really enjoyed it ;)

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    By Eliana K

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    Feb 14, 2021

    It has been a great journey to the world of philosophy and art of 18th-19th century. Proffesor Michael S. Roth is a great lecturer who knows how to keep learners attention throughout the course. Thank you so much.

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    By Serkan B A

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    Jun 4, 2019

    It might be one of the best courses I've ever taken online. There were some minor errors in English subtitles, and to be honest, I hate peer-review system, but overall, it was great! Would definitely recommend it.

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    By Sutapa C

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    Sep 20, 2023

    Very good course. A lot of reading but enjoyable. One thing I would like to say is that the very first translation of Kant was very bad. I found much better translation at the Columbia University website.

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    By Vijetha R

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    Aug 9, 2024

    I absolutely loved this course. I'll start the part 2 of it as soon as possible. The course was very informative. And to be honest it was entertaining to learn about the viewpoints of those great people.

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    By ivan l a

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    Aug 23, 2020

    Disfruté muchísimo de las clases del notable profesor Roth y de las lecturas asignadas. Es un curso que te estimula intelectualmente y genera deseos de seguir leyendo los autores estudiados. Me encantó.

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    By D S

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    Jan 31, 2018

    Best course and professor I have taken at Coursera, since Demystifying Mindfulness (which is #1).

    Really liked Prof Roth, and appreciate his continued emails after the course via Mentor connections.

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    By César F G

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    Jul 20, 2020

    Un curso completamente excepcional. Estuve realmente meditando y las lecturas son absolutamente bien elegidas para la reflexión, la memoria histórica y la belleza literaria. Muchísimas gracias.

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    By Jente L

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    Oct 9, 2020

    I enjoyed this course very much. The lectures are incredibly interesting and Roth's passion and enthusiasm about the subjects make the lectures very enjoyable. Would very much recommend.

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    By Kavita J

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    Aug 5, 2021

    good course highlighting all the important aspects of the period concisely ,providing detailed information by recommending the necessary material to upgrade your knowledge in depth.

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    By Jessica W

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    Apr 24, 2017

    An excellent introduction to Modernism that spans disciplines. The enthusiasm and humour of Michael Roth ensures parts of the course that might be difficult or dull are far from it.

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    By Anne F

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    Sep 18, 2015

    I love this course. The enthusiasm of the teacher is wonderful. His choice of works and their treatment are excellent. I learned a lot, even though I have an MA in Literary Studies.

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    By Valentin D

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    Sep 6, 2015

    I've not finished this course yet, but I found it to be excellent, the content is important to understand, the teacher is clear and I enjoy listening to him. I really recommend it.

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    Dec 9, 2020

    Studying these subjects independently is exactly what I was looking for, although I expected more focus on Postmodernism authors such as Baudrillard, Foucault, Giles Deleuze, etc.

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    By Munif M

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    Jun 18, 2020

    A great course! Thanks to Prof. Roth and his university for conducting such a wonderful course. Really, helped me a lot. Can't wait for "The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 2)."

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    By Valeria B

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    Jul 28, 2020

    An effective and catchy overview of relevant thinkers which contributed to shape the culture and society of the 19th century. I am looking forward to starting the second part.

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    By Epitropou S

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    Dec 27, 2016

    A very interesting course. A privilege to be part of it. A powerful inspiration and motive to learn more about the most important figures of the last couple of centuries.

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    Sep 15, 2020

    Es magnífico! Brinda la posibilidad de aprender historia, arte, ciencia, desarrollo, incluso un poco de psicología... desde la perspectiva de diversos autores y épocas.

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    By Elif S

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    Sep 11, 2018

    Excellent course! Very motivating and inspiring lectures. I am more than glad to have found this course and i will be continuing with Part II for certain. Thank you!

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    By Calvin E

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    Mar 20, 2018

    Very interesting subject matter, and the course was well organized and accessible. Would recommend taking the course to those interested in late Western philosophy.

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    By Andrew G

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    Dec 5, 2015

    Excellent course. I really enjoyed this and it opened my eyes to areas of thought and thinking that I had not previously had the opportunity to encounter or study.

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