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Political Theory

Academic (University) preparation with worked examples, written practice and independent learning assessments.

Independent university-level study of Political Theory. This original curriculum draws on public academic subject descriptions; it is not an official faculty syllabus, university credit, accreditation or an Ivy League qualification. Topics covered: Political authority; Legitimacy; Obligation; Political argument. Classical republics; Aristotle; Civic virtue; Constitutional forms. Social contracts; Hobbes; Locke; Rousseau. Liberty; Equality; Rights; Utilitarianism. Marxism; Class; Ideology; Emancipation. Justice; Fairness; Entitlements; Capabilities. Democracy; Deliberation; Recognition; Feminist critiques. Colonialism; Global justice; Political interpretation; Normative argument. Projects use safe simulations, public datasets or textual analysis; specialist subject review is required. Includes lessons, supplementary YouTube tutorials, practical exercises, quizzes and free/paid practice tests. Erudex is independent, not affiliated with the source institution or awarding body. Its 80% learning checks are not official grades or university credit. Content requires qualified subject review before use as a complete teaching programme.

32h Certificate available
InternationalAcademic (University)Independent preparation

Curriculum

One complete track with its own final exam and certificate.

Independent university-level study of Political Theory. This original curriculum draws on public academic subject descriptions; it is not an official faculty syllabus, university credit, accreditation or an Ivy League qualification. Topics covered: Political authority; Legitimacy; Obligation; Political argument. Classical republics; Aristotle; Civic virtue; Constitutional forms. Social contracts; Hobbes; Locke; Rousseau. Liberty; Equality; Rights; Utilitarianism. Marxism; Class; Ideology; Emancipation. Justice; Fairness; Entitlements; Capabilities. Democracy; Deliberation; Recognition; Feminist critiques. Colonialism; Global justice; Political interpretation; Normative argument. Projects use safe simulations, public datasets or textual analysis; specialist subject review is required.

Political authority; Legitimacy; Obligation; Political argument

  • Foundations of Political Authority, Legitimacy, and Classical Constitutionalism Lab60 min
  • Social Contract Theory, Conceptions of Liberty, and Utilitarianism Lab60 min
  • Radical Critiques, Theories of Distributive Justice, and the Capabilities Approach Lab60 min
  • Deliberative Democracy, Feminist Theory, Recognition, and Global Justice Lab60 min

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    How you study

    Every lesson pairs an in-depth video with written notes, key takeaways, a hands-on lab, exercises and a quiz. Work at your own pace, then sit the final examination for your Erudex certificate.