Crash Course
Market Economy: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today, we’re going to take a look at how the government plays a role in the economy. Specifically, the way the government creates and maintains our market economic system. Now sure, the government’s role in the economy can be...
Crash Course
Locke, Berkeley, & Empiricism: Crash Course Philosophy
This week we answer skeptics like Descartes with empiricism. Hank explains John Locke’s primary and secondary qualities and why George Berkeley doesn’t think that distinction works -- leaving us with literally nothing but our minds,...
Crash Course
English Civil War: Crash Course European History
The English Civil War. We'll talk about England after Elizabeth, in which things didn't go that smoothly. We'll talk about James I, Charles I, Oliver Cromwell, Charles II, and James II, all of whom ruled England, (and tried to rule all...
Curated Video
What is the English Bill of Rights?
The English Bill of Rights curbed the power and influence of the English monarchy and gave more power to their subjects. It’s the basis for the rights and freedoms we enjoy today.
Professor Dave Explains
Empiricism Part 2: Locke, Hume, and Voltaire
We've learned about the early figures in the empiricist movement, so let's continue along the timeline to examine John Locke, David Hume, and Voltaire, among other key figures in the late 17th century. Empiricism helped set the tone for...
Schooling Online
Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Theme of Duality
Do you have a dark side? Robert Louis Stevenson did. He was fascinated by the idea of human duality, and the lengths to which people will go to hide their darker selves. Join us for a detailed analysis of the theme of Duality in The...
Hip Hughes History
Global Review: The Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment
Mr. Hughes spews some World History regents review. Designed for newbies and for general studies.
Hip Hughes History
The French Revolution Explained: World History Review
HipHughes cuts the head off the French Revolution and serves it up on a platter of comprehension. Hughes hits the essentials in this epic cram lecture so you can know enough to get away with not being a dummy.
Hip Hughes History
U.S. Colonialism Explained in 10 Minutes
Designed for the US Regents exam in NY State this lecture explains the concepts of the Mayflower Compact, House of Burgesses, Triangular Trade, The Declaration of Independence and other causes of the American Revolution. Ancient HHH!!!!!!
Cerebellum
America's Documents Of Freedom 1215-1774 - The Two Treaties Of Government 1690
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. In this video we look at the...
The Economist
What have liberals ever done for us?
Populists argue that liberals have become too elite and are out of touch with the concerns of ordinary people. But what exactly are the principles of liberalism and what has it ever done for Western societies?
Curated Video
Synesthesia: Perceiving the World Differently
This video explores different types of synesthesia, such as seeing sounds, tasting words, and associating colors with numbers. It highlights the historical background, prevalence, and various tests used to identify this unique ability.
Curated Video
John Locke's Revolutionary Ideas on Society and Parenting
This video discusses John Locke's ideas on education and parenting, which were influential in shaping modern society. Locke believed in the importance of freedom of thought, natural rights, and nurturing children's physical and mental...
CuriosaMente
Los Derechos de los Niños ¿son necesarios?
¿Cuáles son los derechos de los niños? ¿Realmente son necesarios? En la Edad Media, la infancia carecía de derechos y muchos niños morían jóvenes debido a la pobreza y la falta de atención médica. La educación formal no existía hasta el...
Cerebellum
The Age Of Enlightenment - The First Generation Of Philisophers
The Enlightenment may not have left physical evidence behind like the pyramids of Egypt or the Coliseum of Rome, but it has left us an intellectual heritage which is unquestionable in its importance. This video looks at philisophers that...
National Constitution Center
First Amendment Overview Part II
The First Amendment Overview video delves into examples of citizen's rights. Young academics learn how First Amendment rights have been protected in real-life examples. The video also explains that the rights laid out in the Amendment...
National Constitution Center
First Amendment Overview Part I
The Declaration of Independence details the natural rights guaranteed by the First Amendment. The video explains these rights, including freedom of speech and non-violent protest. Scholars learn why specific rights were guaranteed and...
The School of Life
Political Theory - John Locke
Your high schoolers may be tabula rasa about political theory until they learn about John Locke. Use a thought-provoking video to teach them about his philosophies on the natural rights of all humans, religious tolerance, and of course,...
Macat
An Introduction to John Locke's Two Treatises of Government
Having a government may feel complicated and cumbersome, but as John Locke contends in his Two Treatises of Government, it is better than allowing human nature to regulate itself. A short video presents high schoolers with...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Constitution and 'We, the People of the United States'
In this video, historian Joe Ellis and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss the beginning of the Constitution and the meaning of the term 'We, the People of the United States'. [4:31]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Democratic Ideals of Us Government
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses the foundational democratic ideas of the US Government, primarily stated by John Locke. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Why Do People Need a Government? Part 4: Limited Government
According to John Locke, the people own their government and can terminate it when it does not guard their interests.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Anti Federalists Part 2: Ratification by the People
The ratification of the Constitution was consistent with John Locke's social contract theory.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Elements of Democracy: Liberal Ideas Spread to America
On today's podcast, we examine the ideas that inspired the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights.