Metaphysics Courses and Certifications

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Fragmented Time and Open Future

Explore philosophical concepts of fragmented time and open future, delving into indeterminacy and its implications for our understanding of reality.

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

Foundations of Physics @Harvard

Naturalism, Functionalism and the Metaphysics of Science

Explore naturalism's impact on metaphysics of science, examining explanatory demands, temporal asymmetry, and modal relations through a functionalist lens.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CLEA, Free University of Brussels (VUB)

Building Real Worlds: From the Storytelling of Science to the Science of Storytelling

Explore the fascinating intersection of storytelling and scientific worldbuilding, examining how new technologies reshape our understanding of reality, representation, and ontological frameworks.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to Philosophy

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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)

Dante's Paradise XXVII-XXIX - Cosmology, Creation, and Theological Themes

Exploración profunda de los cantos XXVII-XXIX del Paraíso de Dante, analizando temas como la crítica al papado, la cosmología y la creación, con conexiones a personajes del Infierno y reflexiones teológicas.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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
• 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

Plato's Arguments for the Immortality of the Soul - Part 4

Explore Plato's arguments for soul immortality, including simplicity, essential properties, and responses to counterarguments. Gain insights into philosophical perspectives on the nature of the soul and its potential indestructibility.

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

Personal Identity: Body Theory and Personality Theory - Part II

Explores philosophical theories of personal identity: body view and personality view. Examines implications of equating identity with physical body or unique set of beliefs, memories, and goals.

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

The Badness of Death and Immortality - Lecture 18

Explores philosophical perspectives on pre-birth nonexistence, the concept of immortality, and whether eternal life would be desirable, examining views from Nagle, Feldman, Parfit, and Williams.

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

The Badness of Death - The Deprivation Account - Part II

Explores why death may be bad through the deprivation account, examining how ceasing to exist deprives one of life's pleasures and addressing philosophical questions about when death becomes bad.

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

Personal Identity and What Matters in Survival - Lecture 13

Explores personal identity theories, focusing on personality and no-branching requirements. Examines metaphysical implications and shifts perspective to what truly matters in survival and identity.

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

Arguments for the Existence of the Soul - Free Will and Near-Death Experiences

Explore philosophical arguments for the soul's existence, focusing on free will, near-death experiences, and Cartesian dualism. Examine the compatibility of determinism and free will in this thought-provoking lecture.

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

Plato's Arguments for the Immortality of the Soul - Part 3 - Lecture 8

Explore Plato's argument for soul immortality through simplicity, examining objections and analogies. Delve into philosophical reasoning on the nature of the soul and its potential indestructibility.

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