Political Philosophy Courses and Certifications

Two concepts of freedom

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What defines individual freedom in a civilised society? Philosophers have argued over such questions for centuries. This free course, Two concepts of freedom, looks at a positive and a negative ...

• OpenLearn
• 20 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

A Cooperative Species: Why Policies Designed for "Wicked Men" Fail - Part 3

Explore how ethical dispositions and cooperative motivations impact societal challenges, challenging Machiavelli's approach and examining the interplay between policy and human behavior.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Social and Political Philosophy

Explore fundamental issues in social and political philosophy, examining historical development, contemporary issues, and cultural contexts of political authority, rights, equality, and justice.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY/POLITICAL THEORY

Explore political ideologies and state forms through key philosophers' concepts of natural law, rights, and society from ancient to modern times.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Suan Dusit University

Introduction to Political Philosophy

Explore key debates in political thought, from liberty vs community to democracy vs meritocracy, examining influential arguments that have shaped political values across Eastern and Western traditions.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Classical Political Philosophy (Plato-Marx)

Explore foundational ideas from major political thinkers like Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Marx, examining their enduring influence on modern governance.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Modern Political Philosophy

Explore key theoretical approaches in modern political philosophy, from Renaissance thinkers to contemporary debates on nationalism, identity politics, and critiques of modernism.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

PHIL103: Moral and Political Philosophy

Explore ethical theories, political philosophy, and contemporary moral issues to develop critical thinking and reasoning skills for addressing complex societal challenges.

• Saylor Academy
• 50 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

The Aspen Institute

A Thousand Small Sanities - Exploring the Origins and Evolution of Modern Liberalism

Explore the roots and evolution of modern liberalism through key thinkers and movements, from Montaigne to the Civil Rights era, offering insights for navigating today's challenges.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

American Conservatism: Current State and Alignment with Founders' Vision - George Will

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist George Will discusses the state of American conservatism, its alignment with Founders' principles, and current political landscape with USA TODAY's Susan Page.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Who Needs Truth? An Evening of Politics and Performance

Explore the concept of truth in politics through debate, performances, and readings led by Harvard philosopher Michael Sandel, featuring renowned actors, poets, and activists.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

The Social Contract - Is Blind Trust Worth It?

Explore the concept of social contracts, their origins, benefits, and limitations in society. Gain insights into how implicit agreements shape our interactions and community dynamics.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

World Economic Forum

The Centre Must Hold - The Role of Centrist Politics in a Polarized World

Exploring centrist politics as a radical force for good in a polarized world, offering insights on moderates' response to rising populism and the potential of centrism beyond compromise.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Gresham College

Experts in Politics - Lessons from Socrates and Aristotle

Explore ancient wisdom on expertise in politics, examining Socrates' and Aristotle's insights on expert credibility, public debate, and the role of expertise in democracy.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Cambridge University Press

W.E.B. Du Bois - International Thought in the History of Political Thought

Explore W.E.B. Du Bois's international thought with leading scholars, examining his contributions to political philosophy and their relevance to contemporary issues.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video