Epistemology Courses and Certifications

The Epistemic Quest for Truth: Introduction to epistemology

44 ratings at Coursera

Explore the foundations of knowledge, its analysis, possibility, structure, types, and value in this philosophical journey addressing modern challenges to truth and information.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Philosophy 101: Intro to Philosophy

Explore fundamental philosophical concepts, from logic and fallacies to epistemology and ethics. Engage with expert instructors to gain a comprehensive understanding of key philosophical ideas and their real-world applications.

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

UExcel Introduction to Philosophy: Study Guide & Test Prep

Comprehensive guide covering fundamental philosophical concepts, theories, and systems, ideal for UExcel exam preparation. Explores logic, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and more through concise lessons.

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

Managing complexity: a systems approach

3 ratings at OpenLearn

Explore systemic thinking to manage complex situations, enhance decision-making, and broaden perspectives. Learn to navigate interconnections between events, ideas, and knowledge gaps effectively.

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

Rigorous Uncertainty: Science During COVID-19 with David Krakauer

Exploring COVID-19's impact through complexity science, discussing citizen-based medicine, data challenges, group size recommendations, and out-of-equilibrium thinking to reveal hidden interconnections in modern life.

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

Could a Purely Self-Supervised Foundation Model Achieve Grounded Language Understanding?

Exploring the potential of self-supervised foundation models for grounded language understanding, discussing semantics, multi-modal streams, and causal abstraction in large networks.

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

Art and Science as Parallel and Divergent Ways of Knowing

Explore the historical convergence and modern divergence of art and science as methods of understanding the world, with insights from artists, scientists, and cultural figures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Underappreciated Value of an Absence of Reliable Evidence

Explore the significance of lacking reliable evidence in research and decision-making, challenging assumptions and enhancing critical thinking in scientific inquiry.

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

Value Capture and Legibility in Complex Systems - Paul Smaldino and C. Thi Nguyen

Exploring the challenges of measurement, governance, and social science in complex systems. Discusses value capture, legibility, and expert identification in the context of emergent political economies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Know: Understanding the Complexity of Knowledge

Explore the complexity of knowledge and learning processes with cognitive scientist Celeste Kidd in this thought-provoking symposium talk from the Santa Fe Institute.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Understanding Understanding Through Conceptual Engineering

Explore philosophical insights on understanding and conceptual engineering with David Chalmers, delving into the nature of comprehension and its implications for knowledge and cognition.

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

The Evolution of Understanding on Several Levels

Explore the evolution of understanding across multiple levels with philosopher Dan Dennett, delving into complex concepts and their implications for human knowledge and cognition.

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

Cultural Epistemologies, Human-Nature Relationships and Biological Cognition

Explore Native American perspectives on nature, comparing epistemologies and cognitive processes between Native and Non-Native groups through cultural artifacts and developmental studies.

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

Learning About Possibilities Through Scientific Models

Exploring how scientists use models to study possibilities, examining epistemic and alethic possibilities, and discussing implications for model construction, assessment, and interpretation in scientific research.

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

Explosive Proofs of Mathematical Truths

Explore how mathematical proofs achieve certainty through network structure, enabling explosive emergence of belief even under skepticism. Data science analysis reveals insights into proof validity and mathematical reasoning.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video