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History: 10 Political Classics that Changed the World
Course details
Course code
Q00018505Course date
Number of classes
10 sessionsTimetable
Branch
Reigate BranchTutor
Kate AntoniouFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
OnlineLevel of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
Join us to explore 10 different texts which help us to examine fundamental questions such as ‘what is it to live a good life?’, ‘what is the proper role of the state, and how is this best balanced with honouring individual rights?’ For each of the texts we will be looking at the historical context of the work and how it came to be produced and its impact on later thought and examining extracts from the works. Stating with Plato’s republic we will look at his views on what an ideal state looks like and investigate his influence on western philosophy. Next we will be investigating the Magna Carta and how this challenges the right of the King, raising the issue of limiting royal authority. Later sessions will focus on ‘The Prince’ by Machiavelli and we will examine its analysis of political realism, statecraft and power. How relevant is his analysis now and can we see this approach in the modern world? The Communist Manifesto will be delved into and amongst other works we will also be looking at texts which emphasis individual liberties and human rights such as the ‘Declaration of Independence, ‘The Rights of Man’ and ‘A vindication of the Rights of Women’.
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