Political Philosophy Courses and Certifications

Anarchism: an Introduction (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore the rich and provocative philosophy of anarchism, challenging traditional notions of property, government, and personal freedom.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $335.00

Rousseau: Reason, Desire, and Inequality (Live Online)

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Dive into Rousseau’s groundbreaking critique of inequality and his vision for a just, democratic society.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $335.00

Antonio Gramsci: Prison Notebooks (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore the groundbreaking insights of Antonio Gramsci, written under the harsh conditions of fascist imprisonment, as you examine his most influential ideas on politics, culture, and ideology.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $335.00

The Public Philosopher - Healthcare Policy and the American Dream

Explore healthcare policy, social welfare, and the American Dream in a lively debate led by philosopher Michael Sandel, engaging diverse perspectives on economic and social issues.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Two concepts of freedom

1 rating at OpenLearn

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

Moral Foundations of Politics - The Trial of Adolf Eichmann and Government Legitimacy

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Explore the moral complexities of the Eichmann trial, examining governmental legitimacy and the ethical foundations of political systems through critical analysis and discussion.

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

Foundations of Modern Social Thought - Introduction to Key Thinkers

Explore key social thinkers' lives and contributions, from Hobbes to Durkheim, in this comprehensive introduction to modern social thought foundations.

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

Philosophers and Kings - Plato's Republic, Books III-IV - Lecture 5

Explore Plato's Republic through key figures and their arguments on justice, virtue, and the ideal city. Delve into philosophical debates that shaped Western political thought.

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

New Modes and Orders - Machiavelli's The Prince Chapters 1-12

Explore Machiavelli's revolutionary political philosophy, examining his concept of the modern state and new leadership paradigm in Renaissance Florence.

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

Philosophers and Kings - Plato's Republic, Book V

Explore Plato's Republic, focusing on self-control, justice, and the concept of the philosopher-king. Delve into the idea of harmony in both city and soul.

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

Philosophers and Kings - Plato's Republic, Books I-II

Explore Plato's Republic: moral psychology, justice, poetry, and the ideal city. Delve into its meanings, utopian vision, and key concepts through an in-depth analysis of the text's opening.

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

Socratic Citizenship: Plato's Crito - Lecture 3

Explore Socratic citizenship through Plato's Crito, examining civil obedience, philosophical reasoning, and the citizen's duty to uphold community laws in ancient Athens and modern contexts.

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

Jerusalem: What Sharing a City Means

3 reviews

Explore Jerusalem's complexities through a thought-provoking dialogue between Sari Nusseibeh and Homi Bhabha, delving into the challenges and possibilities of sharing this historic city.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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

1 review

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

John Locke's Political Theory - Equality, Freedom, Property, and Dissent

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Explore Locke's political philosophy, focusing on equality, freedom, property rights, and government by consent. Contrasts with Hobbes' views and examines separation of powers in state governance.

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