This 5-week online course, delivered by ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s Politics Department, introduces students to the thinkers and debates that have shaped political thought. Each week focuses on one major philosopher, tracing their influence on how we understand authority, freedom, democracy, and justice.
Schedule: Weekly at 5pm on Tuesdays (students can join as many or as few sessions as they wish).
Format: Online lecture series.
Cost: Free of charge
Language of delivery: English
Topics
Tuesday 7th October @ 5pm: Plato and the Philosopher-Kings
Tuesday 14th October @ 5pm: John Locke and the Social Contract
Tuesday 21st October @ 5pm: Hannah Arendt and the Politics of Freedom
Tuesday 28th October @ 5pm: John Rawls and the Theory of Justice
Tuesday 4th November@ 5pm: Angela Davis and the Politics of Liberation
Delivered in an accessible and engaging format, the course requires no prior knowledge - just curiosity about politics and ideas.
Perfect for A level Philosophy or Politics students wanting to stretch their knowledge and explore the foundations of political thought.