Foundations of Modern Social Theory with Iván Szelényi
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
This course includes
- 19.5 hours of video
- Certificate of completion
- Access on mobile and TV
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1 modules • 25 lessons • 19.5 hours of video
Exploring Political Philosophy: From Hobbes to Durkheim
25 lessons
• 19.5 hours
Exploring Political Philosophy: From Hobbes to Durkheim
25 lessons
• 19.5 hours
- 1. Introduction 45:51
- 2. Hobbes: Authority, Human Rights and Social Order 42:56
- 3. Locke: Equality, Freedom, Property and the Right to Dissent 45:23
- 4. The Division of Powers- Montesquieu 44:13
- 5. Rousseau: Popular Sovereignty and General Will 40:28
- 6. Rousseau on State of Nature and Education 44:01
- 7. Utilitarianism and Liberty, John Stuart Mill 42:15
- 8. Smith: The Invisible Hand 46:30
- 9. Marx's Theory of Alienation 48:04
- 10. Marx's Theory of Historical Materialism (1) 50:24
- 11. Marx's Theory of Historical Materialism (cont.) 48:53
- 12. Marx's Theory of History 51:30
- 13. Marx's Theory of Class and Exploitation 51:13
- 14. Nietzsche on Power, Knowledge and Morality 46:18
- 15. Freud on Sexuality and Civilization 53:29
- 16. Weber on Protestantism and Capitalism 51:15
- 17. Conceptual Foundations of Weber's Theory of Domination 52:46
- 18. Weber on Traditional Authority 50:18
- 19. Weber on Charismatic Authority 49:26
- 20. Weber on Legal-Rational Authority 47:54
- 21. Weber's Theory of Class 44:37
- 22. Durkheim and Types of Social Solidarity 37:39
- 23. Durkheim's Theory of Anomie 46:42
- 24. Durkheim on Suicide 50:49
- 25. Durkheim and Social Facts 51:09
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