SOC-STD 98mf - Liberalism and Its Critics

Institution:

Harvard University

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Description:

This course provides a critical examination of key debates around liberalism. The first part analyzes both the classical accounts of liberalism and the relation between liberalism and democracy. The second part focuses on variants of liberalism and the relative importance that equality and freedom, culture, value pluralism, toleration, and state neutrality play in the foundations of a liberal order. The third part examines various criticisms against liberalism including utilitarianism, communitarianism, feminism, Marxism, and radical views.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.harvard.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 495-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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