Totalitarianism Courses and Certifications

Hannah Arendt: The Origins of Totalitarianism (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

Delve into the historical origins of totalitarianism and its modern implications in this thought-provoking course, exploring Hannah Arendt's profound analysis of imperialism, anti-Semitism, and the erosion of individualism.

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

Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center;  Tel Aviv University

The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World

7 reviews

Explore Nazi ideology, its impact on Jews, and the transformation of Germany into a totalitarian state. Examine the Holocaust's context within WWII and Jewish experiences of isolation and persecution.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Jorge Luis Borges: Mysticism, Fiction, and Politics (Live Online)

32 ratings at CourseHorse

Immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of Jorge Luis Borges, where politics, mysticism, and metaphysics intertwine.

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

What is Fascism? Economy, Society, and State (Live Online)

32 ratings at CourseHorse

Examine the institutional and economic foundations of fascism, exploring its governing systems, civic roles, and ideological frameworks.

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

A History of Hitler's Empire, 2nd Edition

277 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Investigate how history's greatest monster rose to power in a highly-educated, industrially developed country in this course taught by an Ivy League professor of History.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 6 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

A History of Eastern Europe

277 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Experience the astounding history of one of the world's most fascinating places, in this course that explains the complicated context of Eastern Europe.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

George Orwell and Nineteen Eighty-Four

9 ratings at OpenLearn

This course will introduce you to the work and writings of George Orwell through a study of his novel Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984). By studying the book, well-known for its depiction of a ...

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

George Orwell: A Sage for All Seasons

85 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

George Orwell’s official biographer walks you through the author’s life and times, and reveals the powerful lessons of Animal Farm, Nineteen Eighty-Four, and other enduring masterpieces.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 10 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Great Utopian and Dystopian Works of Literature

77 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Join an award-winning professor to examine a wide range of literary works extending from the peaceful to the nightmarish, and from the conservative to the subversive.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Great Revolutions of Modern History

34 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Explore world-changing political transformations across history, from Mexico to Russia to China. Gain insights into revolutionary ideologies, key figures, and societal impacts that shaped our modern world.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

TED

The Fight for Freedom in Iran and Ukraine

Christiane Amanpour offers insights on women-led protests in Iran and the war against totalitarianism in Ukraine, revealing crucial realities missing from global reporting and emphasizing the importance of non-neutrality.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

Strongmen - From Mussolini to the Present: Exploring Authoritarian Leadership

Explore pathologies of strongman leadership and learn how to reimagine democracy for the 21st century with Dr. Ruth Ben-Ghiat, author and professor of history and Italian studies at NYU.

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

AI Explained

Claude AI Co-founder Publishes 4 Big Claims About Near Future - Breakdown

Discover Anthropic CEO's bold predictions: AI scaling to full engineering automation, economic displacement risks, China's totalitarian AI trajectory, and AI models as persona collections.

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

TED

Dictators Hate Political Cartoons - So I Keep Drawing Them

Exiliada venezolana explora el poder de las caricaturas políticas como barómetro de libertad, desafiando dictaduras y revelando verdades ocultas a pesar del alto costo personal.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk