Political Philosophy Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

The Democracy Dilemma - Fragility and Value of Democratic Systems

Explore the global rise of autocratic regimes through free elections, examining democracy's fragility and value in this thought-provoking discussion on political systems and governance.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• 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
• 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

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Print Capitalism and the Making of Nation States

Explore how print capitalism contributed to the disintegration of dynastic rule and the emergence of nation states, building on Enlightenment and revolutionary movements in Europe.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Origins of the Nation - Western Foundations and Influences

Explore the historical factors that gave birth to the concept of nationhood in Western civilization and its foundational influences.

• YouTube
• 15 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

Introducción a la teoría política

41 ratings at Coursera

Recorrido histórico del pensamiento político desde Platón hasta Habermas, explorando conceptos clave y teorías de autores influyentes para comprender la evolución de las ideas políticas.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

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

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

International Cyber Conflicts

1553 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

244 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