Philosophy Courses

HOPE: Human Odyssey to Political Existentialism

273 reviews

What sets us apart, and brings us together, as humans? How can we live up to our humanity? Join us as we explore not only "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" but "death, freedom, and the pursuit of meaning."

• edX
• 3-5 hours a week, 10 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment

508 reviews

This course draws content from a variety of fields, including psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral decision theory to offer a tested and practical recipe for leading a life of happiness and fulfillment.

• Coursera
• 28 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• 9th Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Introduction to Philosophy

75 reviews

This course will introduce you to some of the main areas of research in contemporary philosophy. Each module a different philosopher will talk you through some of the most important questions and issues in their area of expertise.

• Coursera
• 19 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• 30th Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Moralities of Everyday Life

42 reviews

How can we explain kindness and cruelty? Where does our sense of right and wrong come from? Why do people so often disagree about moral issues? This course explores the psychological foundations of our moral lives.

• Coursera
• 24 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• 23rd Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

59 reviews

Philosophy, Science and Religion mark three of the most fundamental modes of thinking about the world and our place in it. Are these modes incompatible? Put another way: is the intellectually responsible thing to do to ‘pick sides’ and identify with one…

• Coursera
• 26 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• 31st Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Success: Practical Thinking Skills

61 reviews

This award-winning course aims to sharpen your competitive edge in work and life. It empowers you with positive values and practical problem-solving skills, including creative strategies for addressing challenges from COVID-19. Enriched with interesting…

• edX
• 4-6 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life

30 reviews

According to legend, inscribed on walls of the temple on the sacred site of Delphi in Ancient Greece were two premier injunctions: NOTHING IN EXCESS, and KNOW THYSELF. This course will be an examination of the latter injunction in an effort to discover w…

• Coursera
• 19 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• 16th Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

The Ancient Greek Hero

2 reviews

Discover the literature and heroes of ancient Greece through the Homeric Iliad and Odyssey , the tragedies of Sophocles, the dialogues of Plato, and more.

• edX
• 8-12 hours a week, 18 weeks long
• 12th Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors

9 reviews

What is philosophy? How does it differ from science, religion, and other modes of human discourse? This course traces the origins of philosophy in the Western tradition in the thinkers of Ancient Greece. We begin with the Presocratic natural philosoph…

• Coursera
• 15 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• 16th Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Justice with Michael Sandel

Syllabus: Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do? Episode 01 "THE MORAL SIDE OF MURDER". Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do? Episode 02: "PUTTING A PRICE TAG ON LIFE". Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do? Episode 03: "FREE TO CHOOSE". Justice: What's…

• YouTube
• 13 hours worth of material
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Intellectual Humility: Practice

10 reviews

We live in a polarised world where all too often people talk past each other. But do you know when to believe what others say? For example, how quick should we be to accept something that someone else tells us is true, and what should we be looking out f…

• Coursera
• 19 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• 16th Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences

9 reviews

What is the origin of our universe? What are dark matter and dark energy? This is the first part of the course 'Philosophy and the Sciences', dedicated to Philosophy of the Physical Sciences. Scientific research across the physical sciences has raised p…

• Coursera
• 11 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• 16th Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Philosophy, Science and Religion: Philosophy and Religion

23 reviews

Philosophy, Science and Religion mark three of the most fundamental modes of thinking about the world and our place in it. Are these modes incompatible? Put another way: is the intellectually responsible thing to do to ‘pick sides’ and identify with one…

• Coursera
• 24 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• 9th Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Intellectual Humility: Theory

6 reviews

Faced with difficult questions people often tend to dismiss and marginalize dissent. Political and moral disagreements can be incredibly polarizing, and sometimes even dangerous. And whether it’s Christian fundamentalism, Islamic extremism, or militant a…

• Coursera
• 18 hours worth of material, 3 weeks long
• 23rd Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Path to Happiness: What Chinese Philosophy Teaches us about the Good Life

1 review

Why should we care about Confucius? Explore ancient Chinese philosophy, ethics, and political theory to challenge your assumptions of what it means to be happy, live a meaningful life, and change the world.

• edX
• 1-2 hours a week, 13 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)