Search results for philosophy

Exploring philosophy: faking nature

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Commercial exploitation of nature, such as mining, fracking, or generating hydro-electric power, often damages the way the natural environment looks. What if the environment could be restored to ...

• OpenLearn
• 9 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

International Leadership: Politics and Philosophy in Leadership

Evaluate leadership philosophies and identify and distinguish these characteristics in various political leaders and scenarios.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Flourishing and Attachment in Human Nature - Philosophy and Science

Explores the impact of social proximity on moral behavior and the crucial role of attachment and social relationships in human development and well-being, drawing from psychological studies and cross-cultural research.

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

Philosophy and the Science of Human Nature - Introduction

Interdisciplinary exploration of human nature, examining happiness, morality, and political philosophy through philosophy, psychology, economics, and literature. Includes thought-provoking examples and unique insights.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
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Philosophy of Love in the Western World

Explore the philosophical and literary perspectives on love and sex through classic myths and contemporary analysis in Western thought.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

David B. Kinney on the Philosophy of Science

Exploring the intersection of philosophy and science, discussing causation, explanatory depth, and rational ignorance. Insights on scientific methodology and the nature of knowledge.

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

The Sovereign State: Hobbes' Leviathan - Introduction to Political Philosophy

Explore Hobbes' political philosophy, examining his views on sovereignty, human equality, and the social contract theory, while comparing his ideas to other influential thinkers.

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

Socratic Citizenship: Plato's Apology - Introduction to Political Philosophy

Explore Plato's Apology, examining Socrates' defense of philosophy in political life and its implications for free expression and citizenship in ancient Athens.

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

Philosophy of Feminism

Explore feminist philosophy's development, types, and modern issues, examining its impact on traditional philosophical fields and contemporary debates.

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 13th Jan, 2025
• Paid Course

INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

Explore fundamental philosophical concepts, examining metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and political thought through critical analysis of major historical writings.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 6th Jan, 2025
• Paid Course

Introduction to Philosophy

Explore fundamental philosophical concepts, examining knowledge, reality, values, and their implications for human understanding and existence.

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 8 hours a week
• 24th Feb, 2025
• Paid Course

Introduction to Philosophy

Explore fundamental philosophical concepts, from logic to ethics, through diverse cultural perspectives, enhancing critical thinking and worldview.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 27th Jan, 2025
• Paid Course

Conceptions of Contemplation in Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy

Explore ancient Greek and Roman philosophies' views on contemplation, examining theories and practices from Aristotle, Stoics, and Epicureans in this insightful seminar.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Shandong University

Introduction to Political Philosophy

Explore key debates in political thought, from liberty vs community to democracy vs meritocracy, examining influential arguments that have shaped political values across Eastern and Western traditions.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Philosophy of Religion

Explore fundamental questions about religious experience, belief, and faith through philosophical analysis, including theistic arguments, feminism, and cultural perspectives on spirituality.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 6th Jan, 2025
• Paid Course