Introduction to Philosophy of Death - Lecture 1
Explore philosophical questions about death in this Yale lecture, covering metaphysical and value theory aspects. Gain insights into common misconceptions and engage with thought-provoking perspectives on mortality.
The Sovereign State: Hobbes' Leviathan - Introduction to Political Philosophy
Explore Hobbes' political philosophy, examining his views on sovereignty, human equality, and the social contract theory, while comparing his ideas to other influential thinkers.
The Mixed Regime and the Rule of Law: Aristotle's Politics IV - Lecture 8
Explore Aristotle's concept of regime in Politics, examining its impact on community identity, rights, customs, and moral dispositions in comparative political systems.
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.
New Modes and Orders - Machiavelli's The Prince (Chapters 13-26)
Explore Machiavelli's radical redefinition of virtue and vice in "The Prince," examining his concepts of manliness, fortune, and the ethical dilemmas of political leadership.
Democratic Statecraft - Tocqueville's Democracy in America - Lecture 23
Explore Tocqueville's insights on democracy, examining moral and psychological aspects, institutional development, and the role of statesmen in shaping democratic societies.
In Defense of Politics - Introduction to Political Philosophy
Explore key concepts in political philosophy, from patriotism and nationalism to cosmopolitanism, examining the ideas of influential thinkers and the role of education in understanding politics.
The Sovereign State - Hobbes' Leviathan and the State of Nature
Explore Hobbes' Leviathan: state of nature, individuality, human nature, and laws of reason. Gain insights into political philosophy and the foundations of sovereign power.
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.
The Mixed Regime and the Rule of Law - Aristotle's Politics VII - Lecture 9
Explore Aristotle's concept of polity as a balanced regime, its role in controlling factions, and the foundations of political science in this insightful lecture on ancient political philosophy.
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.
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.
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.
Socratic Citizenship: Plato's Apology - Introduction to Political Philosophy
Explore Plato's Apology, examining Socrates' defense of philosophy in political life and its implications for free expression and citizenship in ancient Athens.
Death with Shelly Kagan
This course will examine a number of issues that arise once we begin to reflect on our mortality.
Is the American Republic on the Eve of Destruction or Renewal? - Class 3
Exploring slavery's impact on American institutions and examining the future of democracy, pluralism, and constitutional rule in the face of historical and contemporary challenges.
Does Memory Matter? Why Universities Are Studying Slavery and Their Pasts - Class 2
Explore the impact of slavery on American institutions and Yale's history, examining its enduring legacies and the importance of collective memory in shaping society's future.
Why Does the Civil War and Reconstruction Have a Hold on American Historical Imagination? - Class 1
Exploring the enduring impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on American society, examining slavery's legacy, and analyzing how this era shapes current political and social divisions.
What is Reading? - Lesson 1
Explore the fundamentals of reading with expert guidance from Rafe and Molly in this concise Yale University lesson.
Yale, Slavery, and the American Revolutionary Era - Class 5
Explore Yale's involvement with slavery during the American Revolutionary era, examining its impact on the institution and broader societal implications.
The 18th Century Founding of Yale and its Many Contexts - Native American Dispossession and the Puritan Vision
Explore Yale's 18th-century origins, examining Native American dispossession, Puritan influence, and the complex historical context that shaped the institution's founding and early development.