Exploring Political Philosophy: From Hobbes to Durkheim
Unlock the depths of philosophy with "Foundations of Modern Political Thought" - a captivating journey through the revolutionary ideas of Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, Nietzsche, and more with YaleCourses. Dive into the minds that shaped our world!
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What you'll learn
Understand the role of authority and human rights in Hobbes' theory of social order
Explore Locke's concepts of equality, freedom, and the right to dissent
Analyze Marx's theories on alienation and historical materialism
Evaluate Weber's ideas on the relationship between Protestantism and capitalism
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• 19.5 hours of video
Exploring Political Philosophy: From Hobbes to Durkheim
25 lessons
• 19.5 hours
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1. Introduction45:51
2. Hobbes: Authority, Human Rights and Social Order42:55
3. Locke: Equality, Freedom, Property and the Right to Dissent45:23
4. The Division of Powers- Montesquieu44:13
5. Rousseau: Popular Sovereignty and General Will40:28
6. Rousseau on State of Nature and Education44:01
7. Utilitarianism and Liberty, John Stuart Mill42:15
8. Smith: The Invisible Hand46:30
9. Marx's Theory of Alienation48:03
10. Marx's Theory of Historical Materialism (1)50:23
11. Marx's Theory of Historical Materialism (cont.)48:53
12. Marx's Theory of History51:30
13. Marx's Theory of Class and Exploitation51:12
14. Nietzsche on Power, Knowledge and Morality46:17
15. Freud on Sexuality and Civilization53:29
16. Weber on Protestantism and Capitalism51:14
17. Conceptual Foundations of Weber's Theory of Domination52:46
