The Modern Political Tradition: Hobbes to Habermas
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Lawrence Cahoone
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Without even realizing it, we all use the fruits of political philosophy. From liberty to democracy to community, the terms and concepts originated by political philosophers are ingrained in our global consciousness. Yet many of us have an incomplete picture of how these ideas developed and, quite possibly, a skewed perception of their intentions and implications.
This highly relevant course sheds light on the labyrinth of Western political and social theory, as well as its influence on modern history. Guided by an award-winning professor of philosophy and author, these eye-opening lectures reveal how political philosophers, in responding to the societal problems and changing conditions of their day in revolutionary ways, created virtual blueprints of action for leaders. You'll gain not only the tools to comprehend the omnipresent language of politics, but a thorough understanding of the wellspring of thought that has emerged over centuries of political philosophy and the intellectual origins of major historical movements and events.
Throughout, questions of democracy, freedom, and distributive justice are addressed, and revolutionary figures who have left an indelible mark on history - from Niccolo Machiavelli to Ayn Rand - are encountered.
By the conclusion of lecture 36, you will have the context necessary to appreciate the evolution of a myriad of political ideas, including hot-button topics of today such as libertarianism, neoconservatism, feminism, and environmentalism.
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- Pedro p.
- 22-07-20
Centrist but fabulous.
this really is a fantastic course can't recommend it enough. one criticism is that it goes out of its way to explore all sides while settling on centrist outlook as being somewhat superior to others.
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- Michael
- 14-10-14
Another gem from Cahoone
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes. Cahoone does a great job of distilling complex theories often expressed in difficult language and rendering these easily accessible to the listener.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Modern Political Tradition: Hobbes to Habermas?
I thought the explanation of Habermas was excellent. While understandably selective and simplified, Cahoone gets down to the bones of what Habermas says. He renders the obfuscatory Habermas coherent - which is not an easy job!
Which scene did you most enjoy?
N/A - although I did enjoy the anecdote about the student in the lecture on Walzer; it was both entertaining and illustrative.
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Any additional comments?
I really do hope Cahoone does another lecture series. His previous lectures series (Decartes to Derrida) was also excellent.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-03-24
A great primer
This is an excellent primer for anyone interested in political philosophy. The professor offers an overview of over a millenia of political thought in a series of engaging and stimulating lectures. Highly recommend.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-10-20
Thought provoking
Very clear and thought provoking. There is a lot to go through in such a short time - but even on the areas I had a particular interest in such as Habermas and postmodernism there was enough detail to feel I now have a better understanding. Feel privileged to be able to listen to something so academic on here! It’s absolutely great 👍
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- Dominic Sutherland
- 01-12-24
Brilliant!
A must listen for anyone who is interested in an objective survey or examination of the greatest and most influential minds in political philosophy.
Moreover, the professor has the rare ability to bring down to earth philosophical abstractions in a way which will be appealling to both the student and layman.
What a masterclass!!!
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- Anonymous User
- 12-11-20
Great lectures, poor narration.
This is a great course in political philosophy, covering most of the big contributors. I found the narrator's voice to be a struggle to listen to at times. In some lectures he sounds croaky and tired, very unlike his other performances.
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