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Classic Political Philosophy

Introduction of political science

Lecture 1 : What is Political Philosophy

Lecture 2 : Approaches to the Interpretation of Texts

Lecture 3 : Quentin Skinner’s Approach to Interpretation

Lecture 4 : Political Philosophy of Plato (Introduction)

Lecture 5 : Plato’s Method and Theory of Forms

Lecture 6 : Plato’s concept of Philosopher King

Lecture 7 : Justice: Plato's critique of earlier notions & his own Theory of Justice

Lecture 8 : Plato's concept of education

Lecture 9 : Plato’s idea of communism

Lecture 10 : Plato’s Views on Women and Guardianship

Lecture 11 : Plato's views on censorship

Lecture 12 : Political Philosophy of Aristotle (Introduction)

Lecture 13 : Aristotle’s Criticism of Plato

Lecture 14 : Aristotle’s Theory of Justice

Lecture 15 : Aristotle on Family, Property, and Slavery

Lecture 16 : Aristotle’s theory on Revolution

Lecture 17 : Aristotle’s State and Political man

Lecture 18 : Aristotles classification of governmnet

Lecture 19 : Political Philosophy of Saint Augustine

Lecture 20 : Political Philosophy of Saint Thomas Aquinas

Lecture 21 : Political Philosophy of Marsigilio of Padua

Lecture 22 Political Philosophy of Machiavelli (Introduction)

Lecture 23 : Machiavelli on Human Nature

Lecture 24 : Machiavelli’s views on Secularism

Lecture 25 : Machiavelli’s views on Republicanism

Lecture 26 : Machiavelli’s Statecraft

Lecture 27 : Political Philosophy of Hobbes (Introduction)

Lecture 28 : Hobbesian State of Nature

Lecture 29 : Hobbes: Social Contract

Lecture 30 : Thomas Hobbes' on State and Sovereignty

Lecture 31 : Hobbes Individualism

Lecture 32 : Political Philosophy of John Locke (Introduction)

Lecture 33 : John Locke and his political thought

Lecture 34 : John Locke’s Theory of Natural Rights

Lecture 35 : Locke’s Theory of Property: Justification and Critique

Lecture 36 : John Locke on Limited Government & Right to Dissent

Lecture 37 : John Locke on the Laws of nature

Lecture 38 : Political Philosophy of Montesquieu

Lecture 39 : Political Philosophy of Rousseau (Introduction)

Lecture 40 : Political Philosophy of Jean Jacques Rousseau--- II

Lecture 41 : Rousseau on Democracy

Lecture 42 : Political Philosophy of Immanuel Kant

Lecture 43 : Political Philosophy of G W F Hegel

Lecture 44 : Hegel’s concept of State and Civil Society

Lecture 45 : Political Philosophy of Thomas Hill green

Lecture 46 : Political Philosophy of Jeremy Bentham

Lecture 47 : Political Philosophy of John Stuart Mill

Lecture 48 : John Stuart Mill’s the Subjection of Women

Lecture 49 : Karl Marx - A Profile

Lecture 50 : Karl Marx Life & Works

Lecture 51 : Marxist Theory of Historical Materialism

Lecture 52 : Marxian Concept of Class

Lecture 53 : Conflict Theory with Special Reference to Karl Marx

Lecture 54 : Karl Marx’s views on Capitalism

Lecture 55 : Karl Marx on Alienation

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Classic Political Philosophy

Content Provider	University of Kashmir
Description	The Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMMRC), University of Kashmir, has developed a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Classical Political Philosophy (Plato to Marx) for undergraduate students pursuing a BA (Honours) in Political Science. This course is part of the Higher Education initiative to enhance access to quality learning through digital platforms. Classical Political Philosophy is a foundational subject in Political Science. It introduces students to a galaxy of great Western philosophers and political thinkers, examining their insights on political life—both in its ideal form and practical application.The course traces the evolution of political thought, beginning with ancient Greek philosophers like Plato and Aristotle, and moving through early modern thinkers such as Thomas Hobbes, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and John Stuart Mill. It explores the ideas of idealists like Green and Hegel, and culminates in the revolutionary philosophy of Karl Marx. The course also touches upon lesser-known yet significant thinkers like Marlo Montes and Immanuel Kant. The course is designed with a three-dimensional pedagogical approach: Lucid Introduction to each philosopher and their historical context., Comprehensive Account of their major political ideas and theories. and Critical Assessment of selected ideas at an advanced level for deeper understanding and academic engagement. This course is ideal for students looking to build a solid conceptual foundation in political theory and understand the intellectual legacy that shapes contemporary political thought.
Language	English
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Plato's Theory of Forms Jeremy Bentham Rousseau on Democracy Marxist Theory of Historical Materialism Hobbes: Social contract Karl Marx's Capitalism Plato's Methods Aristotle's Theory of Justice John Locke's theory of Natural Rights Theory of Justice Saint Augustine Hobbes Individualism Law of Nature Machiavelli Karl Marx
Content Type	Video
Educational Role	Student Teacher
Educational Use	Lecture Self Learning
Resource Type	Collection Video Lecture
Education Level	Under Graduate Post Graduate

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