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

30 reviews

Explore the value and limits of self-knowledge through historical sources and modern research. Gain wisdom and learn about yourself in this 4-week course from the University of Edinburgh.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Plato, Socrates, and the Birth of Western Philosophy | 西方哲学精神探源

1 review

Explore the origins of Western philosophy with Tsinghua University. Delve into ancient Greek and Roman thought, enhance critical thinking, and cultivate noble values over 16 weeks. Ideal for all majors.

• edX
• 16 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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

30 ratings at edX

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
• 13 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Thought Experiments: An introduction to philosophy

11 ratings at Coursera

Explore philosophical concepts using your imagination in this 8-week course by Erasmus University Rotterdam. Learn to test notions, develop your worldview, and evaluate actions.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition

7 reviews

Arizona State University's 6-week course on second language theories, teaching practices, and assessment for English, with a focus on listening, speaking, and pronunciation.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Great War and Modern Philosophy

1 review

Learn how philosophers responded to the First World War and how the war changed philosophical reflection.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 6-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment

502 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
• 1 day 3 hours 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Eastern Philosophy: From Confucius to Yogananda

Explore Eastern Philosophy and its application in modern life. Learn from Confucius to Yogananda, reduce stress, improve relationships, and live a fulfilled life.

• Skillshare
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

New Horizons in Chinese Philosophy | 中国哲学新视野

This course is an introduction to classical Chinese thoughts advanced by Confucius, Mozi, Laozi, Zhuangzi, Mencius, Xunzi, Hanfeizi and other legalist thinkers. It is designed for those who are interested in philosophy and curious about Chinese culture.

• edX
• 14 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Philosophy 101: Intro to Philosophy

Gain a comprehensive understanding of philosophy with this 17-hour course. Learn from expert instructors, explore various philosophical topics, and earn transferable semester hours.

• Study.com
• 18 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

UExcel Introduction to Philosophy: Study Guide & Test Prep

Prepare for the UExcel Introduction to Philosophy exam with this 19-hour study guide covering philosophical concepts, theories, and systems, including metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics.

• Study.com
• 18 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Philosophy 102: Ethics in America

Explore ethics in America with this 13-hour course, covering topics from ancient Greek philosophy to modern bioethics. Transferable to over 2,000 colleges and universities.

• Study.com
• 13 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

MTEL Political Science/Political Philosophy (48): Practice & Study Guide

Prepare for the MTEL Political Science/Political Philosophy exam with this comprehensive 87-hour course, covering key theories, concepts, US and world politics, economic principles, and more.

• Study.com
• 87 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

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Question Reality! Science, philosophy, a search for meaning

Explore the limits of knowledge and the nature of reality with Dartmouth College's 13-week course. Delve into philosophy, quantum physics, and consciousness with renowned experts.

• Coursera
• 13 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses