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课程概述

The Paradoxes of War teaches us to understand that war is not only a normal part of human existence, but is arguably one of the most important factors in making us who we are. Through this course, I hope that you will come to appreciate that war is both a natural expression of common human emotions and interactions and a constitutive part of how we cohere as groups. That is, war is paradoxically an expression of our basest animal nature and the exemplar of our most vaunted and valued civilized virtues. You will learn some basic military history and sociology in this course as a lens for the more important purpose of seeing the broader social themes and issues related to war. I want you to both learn about war, but more importantly, use it as way of understanding your everyday social world. So, for example, the discussion of war and gender will serve to start you thinking about how expectations of masculinity are created and our discussion of nationalism will make clear how easy “us-them” dichotomies can be established and (ab)used. I will suggest some readings for you to complement the class and assign some activities through which you will be able to apply the theoretical insights from the course to your observations of everyday life. At the end of the course, you will start to see war everywhere and come to appreciate how much it defines our life. All the features of this course are available for free. It does not offer a certificate upon completion....

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DW

Mar 14, 2018

Very interesting topic and well-presented, too. Covers virtually every historic period in which there's been warfare (which, I guess, is every historic period in which there's been people).

JW

Jan 11, 2020

Great course! This course has provided some great information and proposed some important philosophical questions. I wish there were exams and a certificate to go along with it too.

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创建者 GHOUSE B A

Dec 22, 2015

Specified subject and well explained view on WAR. Was also able to understand what are the other factors that for war. Being a Research and explorer this was one of the best learning that I had in 2015.

Thank you so much,

创建者 Steve D

Jan 29, 2021

Very interesting course, in which I learned things I'd never thought about before. The instructor was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I enjoyed the course despite its sometimes depressing subject matter.

创建者 Ruben B P

Aug 31, 2015

An extremely interesting course, full of fascinating sociologycal and historical topics!

The only thing that wasn't that good about it was the difficulty to get some of books the instructor mentioned.

创建者 Clifford L B

Jul 16, 2016

A different perspective of war that made me think very differently about the whole process and the reactions of people involved in any form of confrontational situation

创建者 Gregg C

Mar 13, 2016

Solid presentation of ideas that SHOULD be considered before entering a war -- but sadly are usually ignored in the emotions of a mindless mass moment.

创建者 Belle S

Jun 28, 2016

Good coverage and interesting lectures that provides a good history of all the warfare and on the social psychology. A fresh perspective I guess.

创建者 Zhao J

May 22, 2024

No matter who you are, you can't see everything in reality. Most people just want to see what they want to see and want to see

创建者 whitney r

Jul 8, 2022

The course itself was fine, but it won't filter into my completed section though it says 100 percent.

创建者 peter T

Feb 24, 2016

A good course and very interesting perspectives. A pity Princeton does not issue certificates.

创建者 Samantha S

Jul 18, 2022

Enjoyed this course, however, being made in 2014 it is a little dated in the later lectures.

创建者 Derek D V

Sep 6, 2016

I loved the elaborate structure, but they should provide a certificate

创建者 Krishaan K

Feb 3, 2016

Although long-winded, it is a fantastic course w/fantastic insights!

创建者 David H

Dec 13, 2024

Great course but so arrogant they will not offer a certificate

创建者 Menuha S B

Jul 22, 2017

Great information shared in an easy to understand method.

创建者 Smita P M

Jan 26, 2016

Great Course, explores the war in its different facets.

创建者 Rahul

Sep 8, 2015

Good information. Good discussion forum. Recommended.

创建者 Mustafa Ü

Sep 17, 2015

really introductal course ive utilized.thank you.

创建者 Gaurikka A

Aug 18, 2024

How can I get the certificate for this course?

创建者 Mike D

Sep 11, 2015

I love the idea of a sociological view of war.

创建者 Zeynep B

Dec 14, 2019

Nice but sometimes becomes too repetitive.

创建者 Fumio S

Jan 24, 2016

I did enjoining this program. Many thanks.

创建者 Janis A

Oct 4, 2015

Good course, with a lot of information.

创建者 javier b g

Jul 20, 2022

Interesante, extenso y muy didáctivo

创建者 I P

May 31, 2023

We need a certificate

创建者 Michael J

May 18, 2023

interesting