Plato Courses and Certifications

Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors

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Explore ancient Greek philosophy from the Presocratics to Plato, examining fundamental questions about reality, knowledge, ethics, and the nature of philosophy itself.

• Coursera
• 3 days 12 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

A Genealogy of Eros: Plato, Sappho, Foucault (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore ancient Greek eros through Plato's dialogues, Sappho's poetry, and Foucault's genealogy of sexuality to understand desire's role in self-knowledge and modern identity formation.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $335.00

Plato, Socrates, and the Birth of Western Philosophy

Explore the works of Plato, Aristotle, Heraclitus and other originators of Western philosophy in an immersive study of ancient Greek and Roman philoso

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Classical Political Philosophy (Plato-Marx)

Explore foundational ideas from major political thinkers like Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Marx, examining their enduring influence on modern governance.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Gresham College

The Virtues of Music - Ancient Greek Philosophy, Society, and Musical Education

Explore how Ancient Greek music shaped philosophy, education, and society through Plato's theories, musical modes, and the profound connection between virtue and musical training.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

The Foundations of Western Philosophy - Introduction, Challenge to Poetry, Plato and Aristotle

Explore the origins of Western philosophical thought, examining key thinkers like Plato and Aristotle and their impact on poetry and intellectual discourse.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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

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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 a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

西方文论原典导读

Dive into Western literary theory through interactive seminars exploring 14 influential texts, combining English language practice with deep theoretical discussions and cultural insights.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Jordan University of Science and Technology

外国文学理论

掌握从古典到当代的西方文学批评理论体系，培养多元文化语境下的批判性分析能力，融入中国阐释视角解读文学现象，提升学术素养与研究水平。

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Masters of Greek Thought: Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle

69 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Explore the revolutionary ideas of Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle, examining their profound impact on philosophy and human thought through in-depth analysis of key concepts and arguments.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 18 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

IIT Madras;  NPTEL

Literary Criticism (From Plato to Leavis)

Explore foundational texts of Western literary criticism, from classical to contemporary, examining their historical context and impact on modern critical thought through close reading and analysis.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Worst of All Possible Worlds: an Introduction to Schopenhauer (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

Delve into the starkly original worldview of Arthur Schopenhauer, whose radical pessimism challenged the optimism of Western philosophy.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $335.00

Beyond Eros: the Philosophy and Politics of Love (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

What is love, and what might it mean for political life? This course explores love as a philosophical and political concept, tracing its evolution through classical, modern, and critical theory.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $335.00

Critical Ancient Greek (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore the foundational texts of ancient Greek thought through language acquisition and critical analysis in this immersive program.

• CourseHorse
• 24 hours
• On-Demand
• $1,323.00

Introduction to Plato's Phaedo - Arguments for the Existence of the Soul, Part II

Explore arguments for the soul's existence, focusing on free will as a key defense. Delve into dualism vs. physicalism and examine consciousness, emotions, and creativity in machines.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video