Learner Reviews & Feedback for Moral Foundations of Politics by Yale University
About the Course
given to this question in the modern West. We start with a survey of the major political theories of the Enlightenment: Utilitarianism, Marxism,
and the social contract tradition. In each case, we begin with a look at classical formulations, locating them in historical context, but then shift
to the contemporary debates as they relate to politics today. Next, we turn to the rejection of Enlightenment political thinking, again exploring
both classical and contemporary formulations. The last part of the course deals with the nature of, and justifications for, dem...
Top reviews
SS
Jul 1, 2020
The lectures are easy to understand, the reading materials informative. I thoroughly enjoyed this course and any beginner will be able to grasp the technicalities of Moral Politics after this Course.
MS
Sep 16, 2015
excellant work dont by Dr Ian Shapiro and staff on putting such a mind turning,thought provoking MOOC on a complex and ever controversial subject known as POLITICS!..I hope to see more from them soon
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By Emil K
•Jan 27, 2021
Useful course for political and economic thinking. Good supplement for Business Administration, Economics or Political Science students.
By MARELEN S P D L R
•Aug 18, 2020
A passionate presentation of the moral foundations of politics. Highly enjoyable and remarkably well presented by the professor Shapiro.
By Vilmos F
•Jun 30, 2020
This course made me understand the general political philosophies better. Prof. Shapiro explained all of the course's topics very well.
By Deleted A
•Feb 12, 2016
Ótimo curso, o melhor do tema que já tive conhecimento, vou tentar completá-lo pela segunda vez. Parabéns professor, e muito obrigado!
By NALIN M
•Sep 30, 2020
The Professor, course content and course structure are all absolutely brilliant. I would highly recommend this to everyone out there!
By EXO4885 X
•Jan 30, 2023
Thank you so much for this wonderful course. It is very helpful for my university study. The book recommendation is helpful as well.
By Timothy B
•Dec 26, 2021
Very engaging and entertaining professor. Reasonable and well-thought introductions to the various systems outlined in the syllabus.
By Neringa B
•Jun 4, 2017
Great course, lively presentation, interesting ideas and one afterthought of mine: " Existential knowledge cannot be monopolised ".
By daren a
•Nov 27, 2015
It is a wonderful course and the professor is excellent.
I really learn too much and I hope to take another course about this topic
By Bodoor K H F A O
•Oct 3, 2021
This course is so excellent and full with life long information that exited me to study and learn more about the political field.
By Leila A
•Oct 16, 2016
A very systematic and comprehensive course. Thank you for the new insights into the moral underpinnings of contemporary politics.
By Skirmante Z
•Jan 22, 2020
Outstanding and very informative course, touching fundamental questions that every politician or research should ask. Well done!
By Felipe I C A
•Jun 19, 2020
Un muy buen curso, que me entregó herramientas y argumentos muy importantes en cuanto a los fundamentos morales de la política.
By Manuel V
•Feb 21, 2019
Excelente curso que analiza en profundidad grandes temas relacionadas con la política y el pensar filosófico de algunos autores
By Tom T
•Apr 9, 2017
I enjoyed this course. The information was presented in an interesting way, and the student dialogues reinforced the knowledge.
By thobela c
•May 10, 2020
The moral foundations in politics are true guidance to understanding the political approach in this dispensation of modernity.
By Tilen
•Nov 14, 2015
Since i finished philosophy studies and continue economics, this is a big insight of the development of liberal thought. Great
By Saar B
•Sep 4, 2020
Easy to follow. The tests at the end of each section are based on actual content. You can take your time. Really good course.
By Sebastian K
•Jun 14, 2020
120/5000
It´s an excellent course, really very complete and interesting. It provides the necessary knowledge in a short time.
By Nathanael D
•Jun 15, 2024
Professor Ian Shapiro masterfully takes us through this journey of why the thought processes behind politics is so important
By Ng E X
•Jul 19, 2021
I really enjoyed the course and I took away a lot about how politics around the world and especially my own country is like.
By Nicole S
•Oct 28, 2020
Sin duda un curso espectacular para entender los diversos sistemas económicos y de justicia que han imperado en la sociedad.
By Miguel E A E
•May 24, 2020
Muy informativo. Te saca muchas dudas sobre las diversas corrientes políticas que han dominado al mundo durante su historia.
By Shah F
•Sep 27, 2018
The introduction was great! His pronunciation and method of teaching is matchless. I hope to learn a lot in the coming weeks
By Esther P
•Apr 28, 2018
This course is very interesting, and complete. I highly recommend it to everyone and I am grateful it was available online.