Epistemology Courses and Certifications

Good Explanations & Diseases of Epistemology

Exploring the nature of explanations, epistemology, and societal knowledge processing. Balancing understanding and prediction in science, and adapting to rapid changes in a complex world.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

David Krakauer - What Is Complexity?

Explore complexity, its epistemology, and emergence with SFI President David Krakauer in this insightful lecture celebrating Complexity Explorer's 10th anniversary.

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

Bayesianism and Explanationism in Scientific Reasoning

Explore the philosophical approaches of Bayesianism and Explanationism, examining their principles, applications, and implications for scientific reasoning and knowledge acquisition.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Feynman, Shannon, and Darwin Worry About Understanding

Explore how Feynman, Shannon, and Darwin's ideas intersect in the pursuit of understanding complex systems and scientific knowledge.

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

Generative Epistemics and Aesthetics

Explore the intersection of knowledge creation and artistic expression, examining how generative processes shape our understanding and appreciation of the world.

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

Theories of Knowledge: How to Think about What You Know

27 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Rethink everything you know about the world as you delve into the fascinating field of epistemology.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 11 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Mahindra Humanities Center

Drawing Lesson Four: Practical Epistemology - Life in the Studio

Explore the intersection of art, philosophy, and knowledge creation through William Kentridge's insightful lecture on drawing as a means of understanding and interpreting the world.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Complexity Explorer

Epistemological Emergence in Complexity Science

Exploración filosófica de la emergencia epistemológica desde la perspectiva de la ciencia de la complejidad, presentada en español por el profesor Miguel Fuentes.

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

Introduction to Philosophy

73 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
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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哲学导论（中文版）

202 ratings at Coursera

探索现代哲学的核心领域，包括知识论、科学哲学、心灵哲学、道德哲学和形而上学。通过不同哲学家的讲解，了解各领域的重要问题和思考方法。

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

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

1 review

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)

The Logic of Science - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore the evolution of scientific thought, including falsifiability, revolutions, and creativity. Learn how philosophy influences modern scientific approaches and the boundaries of scientific knowledge.

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

Plato's Arguments for the Immortality of the Soul - Part II

Explore Plato's arguments for the soul's immortality, including the nature of forms, recycling, and recollection. Delve into philosophical reasoning on non-physical entities and their implications.

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

Arguments for the Existence of the Soul - Part I

Explore philosophical arguments for the soul's existence through inferences to best explanation, examining physicalist and dualist perspectives on the mind and potential evidence for the soul.

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

Harvard;  Smithsonian

Power and Responsibility: Doing Philosophy with Superheroes

1 review

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