Philosophy Courses

HOPE: Human Odyssey to Political Existentialism

275 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
• 6th Mar, 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
• 27th Feb, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

60 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
• 28th Feb, 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
• 20th Feb, 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
• 13th Feb, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

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

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
• 6th Mar, 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
• 20th Feb, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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
• Self paced
• 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)

Introduction to Philosophy: God, Knowledge and Consciousness

10 reviews

Learn how to ask and answer big questions. Pursue a verified certificate to have your work graded and commented upon by professional philosophers.

• edX
• 5-6 hours a week, 12 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors

12 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
• 13 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• 6th Mar, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

China’s Political and Intellectual Foundations: From Sage Kings to Confucius

Learn about China’s origins, its integral early thinkers, and competing states and schools of thought.

• edX
• 1-3 hours a week, 15 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)