Political Philosophy Courses and Certifications

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Oxford University Mises Society

Lord Hannan - Why Libertarians are Losing

Discover why libertarian movements struggle to gain political traction despite strong philosophical foundations, as analyzed by Conservative politician and author Lord Hannan.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Gresham College

Limitarianism and Capitalism

Explore the moral case for wealth limits and whether limitarianism can coexist with capitalism, examining billionaire influence on democracy and the ethics of extreme wealth concentration.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Biopolitics and Vulnerable Populations in Contemporary Literature

Explore how contemporary literature examines biopolitics and its impact on vulnerable populations, analyzing power dynamics and societal structures.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Is Meritocracy Just?

Explore whether people truly get what they deserve as two leading public intellectuals debate meritocracy's role in social inequality and potential solutions.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CY Advanced Studies

Recovering a "Forgotten Forefather" Figure to Reinvent Anarchism

Explore how post-WWII anarchist intellectuals revitalized the movement by rediscovering William Godwin's gradualist approach, creating an alternative genealogy that adapted anarchism to Cold War realities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Gresham College

From Machiavelli to Nietzsche - How Modern Thinkers Saw Ancient Lawgivers

Explore how Machiavelli, Rousseau, and Nietzsche viewed ancient lawgivers as founders of civic identity, examining their roles in shaping political philosophy and cultural values.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Gresham College

Limitarianism and Capitalism

Explore the moral implications of extreme wealth and its compatibility with capitalist systems through philosophical analysis of limitarianism theory.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Michel Foucault - Governmentality

Explore Foucault's concept of governmentality and how power operates through governance, discipline, and the management of populations in modern society.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Power in Political Philosophy - Nature and Justification

Explore the nature and justification of power in political philosophy, examining key concepts and theories that shape our understanding of political authority and legitimacy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Fairness in Machine Learning - Lessons from Political Philosophy

Explore the intersection of machine learning fairness and political philosophy, drawing insights to address ethical challenges in AI decision-making systems.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Power in Political Philosophy - Nature and Justification

Explore the nature and justification of power in political philosophy, examining concepts like power over, power to, modalities, structure, agency, and legitimacy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

International Cyber Conflicts

1554 ratings at Coursera

Explore international cyber conflicts, threats, and security measures. Learn about actors, Internet governance, cyberwarfare, international law, and trust-building in the digital realm.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom

5 ratings

Explore fundamental political philosophy concepts like utility, justice, equality, and freedom through the ideas of celebrated thinkers. Gain a deeper understanding of government's purpose and role in society.

• Coursera
• 18 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Filosofia e Ética: a Democracia Liberal e suas Críticas

275 ratings at FGV Educação Executiva

Explore as origens, fundamentos e críticas à Democracia Liberal, analisando suas bases filosóficas, políticas e econômicas, bem como as perspectivas fascistas e socialistas.

• FGV Educação Executiva
• 2 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate