Social Theory Courses and Certifications

Social Insurance Theory - Lecture 10

Explore inequality and government transfer programs through social insurance theory with Prof. Gruber's comprehensive analysis of public policy mechanisms.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Hausdorff Center for Mathematics

Kinetic Theory of Social Phenomena I

Explore statistical mechanics of multi-agent systems to explain distributions in human activities, focusing on skewed distributions in economics and social sciences.

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

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Machine Learning and Game Theory for Social Impact

Explore machine learning and game theory applications in security, sustainability, and food rescue, featuring real-world deployments and innovative solutions for societal challenges.

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

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Blueprints - Systematizing Behavior Change Designs for Social Comparison Theory

Explore a new tool for operationalizing behavior change theories in design, focusing on social comparison theory and its application in human-computer interaction research.

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

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Mechanistic Theory of Social Foraging

Explore the quantitative framework of animal foraging behavior, examining decision-making strategies and cognitive dynamics in both individual and social contexts through mechanistic theoretical models.

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

Data Con LA

Generative AI for Social Media Content Categorization - From Theory to Production

Discover how to combine RAG & LLMs for scalable YouTube channel categorization, with practical examples, production insights, and live demonstrations of AI-powered content analysis.

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

Kolmogorov-Seminar

Applications of Game Theory to Computational Social Science

Explore game theory applications in computational social science, focusing on algorithmic ranking, social welfare, and the monoculture paradox in digital systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Division of Powers - Montesquieu's Theory of Separation of Powers

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Explore Montesquieu's influential ideas on separation of powers, government classification, and the impact of environment on society in this Yale lecture on modern social thought foundations.

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

Utilitarianism and Liberty - John Stuart Mill's Philosophy - Lecture 7

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Explore Adam Smith's moral philosophy and economic theories, and John Stuart Mill's utilitarianism and views on liberty in this lecture on foundational social thought concepts.

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

Environmental Ethics in Sociology समाजशास्त्र में पर्यावरणीय नैतिकता

Explore the intersection of environmental concerns and moral principles within sociological frameworks, examining how societies shape ecological values and sustainable practices.

• Swayam
• 8 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Sociological Thinkers - I

Explore foundational sociological theories and thinkers like Comte, Marx, Weber, and Durkheim, examining their key concepts, methodologies, and lasting impact on understanding society and social behavior.

• Swayam
• 16 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Weber's Theory of Charismatic Authority - Lecture 19

Explore Weber's concept of charismatic authority, its revolutionary nature, and the challenges of maintaining and transferring this unstable form of leadership in society.

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

Weber on Traditional Authority - Foundations of Modern Social Thought

Explores Weber's concept of traditional authority, examining its forms, legitimacy basis, staff recruitment patterns, and historical evolution in relation to modern social thought.

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

Conceptual Foundations of Weber's Theory of Domination

Explore Weber's theory of domination, examining power, legitimacy, and three modes of authority in historical leadership. Gain insights into social action and rationality concepts.

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

Marx's Theory of Historical Materialism - Lecture 11

Explore Marx's historical materialism, dialectics, and theories of truth. Examine the evolution of his ideas and their impact on understanding social structures and historical development.

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