Crash Course: Political Theory

Identity Politics: The Good, The Bad, And The… Hotly Contested

Should our government ignore our identities or focus on them? In this episode of Crash Course Political Theory, we’ll explore the role identity plays in politics and government, from affirmative action to white backlash, and ask, “What is fair?”

Identity Politics: The Good, The Bad, And The… Hotly Contested

11m 39s

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    Should Art Be Political?

    E12 - 12m 45s

    Art and politics may seem like mortal enemies, but they’re more like best frenemies forever. In this episode of Crash Course Political Theory, we take a trip back in time to see how artists have shaped political perceptions and how politicians have tried and failed to stop them.

  • Is Utopia Actually Possible?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Is Utopia Actually Possible?

    E11 - 11m 4s

    Is utopia just too utopian? In this episode of Crash Course Political Theory, we’ll explore visions of utopia from Plato to bell hooks. And we’ll investigate whether “the good place” is a good-for-nothing, impractical daydream—or a path to charting political futures.

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