Crash Course: Political Theory

What does Machiavellian mean?

What if a person is a good leader… and a bad person? In this episode of Crash Course Political Theory, we unpack that idea through the lens of Machiavelli’s famous treatise, “The Prince,” and find more questions than answers.

What does Machiavellian mean?

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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.

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    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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