Revision of seminal notions on the formation of the British empire - economic targets and political structure of the colonies and their relationshio with the metropolis.

The American and French revolutions and their internal and international consequences.

The Enlightenment and the importance of knowledge in the building of modern cultures.

Definitions of the Enlightenment;

The role of science and technology in the shaping of modern European societies, specifically of English and  British society: the new jobs, the development of manufactures and some groundbreaking English industries, the expansion of (inter)national trade and the new economic theories to help its development.

The revolutionary changes (either by force or by legislative reforms) in social and political systems: the creation of modern democracies as well as imperial ideologies.

Kant's audacity to know and decide in one's own name.

The definition of "rights" - their origin and legitimacy; the distinction between natural rights and civil rights.

The building of society: the compact and the consequent writing of the Constitution.

Analysis of Paine's notions on the constitution based on the American and French examples.

The highlighting of the French revolutionary motto "liberty, equality and fraternity" as the pillar of democracy.

Note: there will be a extra session on the 7th at the same hour.

the test will take place on the 13th, in class.