Philosophy Courses and Certifications

Question Reality! Science, philosophy, and the search for meaning

3 ratings

What is reality? Explore how physics and philosophy have changed our perspective on the nature of the universe, matter, and mind over time.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Introduction to Korean Philosophy and Culture

218 ratings at Coursera

Explore Korean philosophy through language, culture, and historical context. Discover unique perspectives, creative tensions, and innovative ideas that shape Korean thought and worldview.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Philosophy and Critical Thinking

Explore philosophical inquiry and critical thinking principles to tackle big questions about knowledge, reality, and ethics with clarity, rigour, and humour.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 1-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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

1 rating

探索西方哲学起源，深入古希腊罗马思想家的智慧。培养批判性思维，探讨崇高价值观，以新视角思考世界。适合所有专业本科生，提升人文素养。

• edX
• 16 weeks, 1-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

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.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Intellectual Humility: Practice

10 ratings

Explore strategies for evaluating trustworthiness, handling disagreements, and approaching religious discussions with an open mind. Develop intellectual humility to navigate complex social and philosophical challenges.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Introducing philosophy

54 ratings at OpenLearn

Ever wondered what it would be like to study philosophy? This free course, Introducing philosophy, will introduce you to the teaching methods employed and the types of activities and assignments ...

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

The Great War and Modern Philosophy

1 rating

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

• edX
• 8 weeks, 6-7 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Power and Responsibility: Doing Philosophy with Superheroes

1 rating

Pow! Bang! Kaboom! Power and Responsibility: Doing Philosophy with Superheroes, a SmithsonianX and Harvard Division of Continuing Education course, blends superheroes narratives with the core areas of philosophy.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Career Certificate

Question Reality! Science, philosophy, a search for meaning

40 ratings at Coursera

Explore the limits of knowledge and nature of reality through philosophy and science, from ancient Greece to modern quantum physics and consciousness theories.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Silence: Art, Literature, and Philosophy (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore silence across art, literature, and philosophy through works by Cage, Wittgenstein, Rich, and others to understand its aesthetic, political, and ethical dimensions.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• $335.00

Elizabeth Anscombe: Philosophy, Intention, and Morality (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

Examine one of the most influential works in 20th-century philosophy through a close study of intention, action, and moral responsibility.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• $335.00

Censorship: Literature, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore how censorship shapes politics, literature, psychology, and language in this thought-provoking course.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• $335.00

What was the Enlightenment? Reason, Revolt, and Philosophy (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore the bold ideas and fierce debates that shaped the Enlightenment, a transformative era of reason, revolution, and intellectual upheaval.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• $335.00