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Power in Political Philosophy - Nature and Justification

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) via YouTube

Overview

Explore the concept of power in political philosophy through this comprehensive tutorial presented by Seth Lazar from Australian National University at FAccT 2021. Delve into the nature and justification of power, examining key topics such as power over and power to, modalities of power, structure and agency, and quantifying power. Investigate the purpose of power, substantive justification, procedural legitimacy, and legitimacy standing. Gain insights into the complex relationship between power and political systems, enhancing your understanding of this fundamental concept in political theory and its implications for computing and technology.

Syllabus

Intro
BACKGROUND
POWER OVER AND POWER TO
WHAT IS POWER OVER?
MODALITIES OF POWER
STRUCTURE AND AGENCY
CUANTIFYING POWER
WHAT POWER IS FOR
SUBSTANTIVE JUSTIFICATION AND PROCEDURAL LEGITIMA
LEGITIMACY STANDING

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ACM FAccT Conference

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