Philosophy Courses and Certifications

HOPE: What Makes Us Human

297 reviews

What sets us apart, and brings us together, as humans? How can we live up to our humanity? HOPE is an open invitation to become better at being human, to realize our humanity. Join HOPE to discover what it means to be us and live up to it!

• edX
• 10 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment

502 reviews

This course draws content from a variety of fields, including psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral decision theory to offer a tested and practical recipe for leading a life of happiness and fulfillment.

• Coursera
• 1 day 3 hours 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

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)

• Best of All Time

Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

68 reviews

Explore the intersection of philosophy, science, and religion in this 6-week course by the University of Edinburgh. Gain insights from leading thinkers and engage in cross-disciplinary conversations.

• Coursera
• 1 day 2 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Success: Practical Thinking Skills

61 reviews

Learn practical thinking skills and positive values from Hong Kong Polytechnic University. This 4-week course includes case studies, success stories, and innovative pedagogies.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Moralities of Everyday Life

42 reviews

How can we explain kindness and cruelty? Where does our sense of right and wrong come from? Why do people so often disagree about moral issues? This course explores the psychological foundations of our moral lives.

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

• Best of All Time

Philosophy, Science and Religion: Philosophy and Religion

23 reviews

Explore the intersection of philosophy, science, and religion in this 6-week course by the University of Edinburgh. Delve into conflicts, cognitive science of religion, and the science-religion debate.

• Coursera
• 1 day 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors

13 reviews

Explore the origins of philosophy with the University of Pennsylvania's 4-week course. Delve into the works of Plato, his predecessors, and their impact on Western thought.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors

9 reviews

Explore the origins of philosophy with the University of Pennsylvania's 5-week course, delving into the works of Aristotle, Plato, and their successors in Ancient Greece.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments

11 reviews

Duke University's 4-week course teaches how to understand and construct arguments, with weekly video segments and quizzes for comprehension and grading.

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

Intellectual Humility: Practice

10 reviews

Explore intellectual humility with the University of Edinburgh's 4-week course. Learn to assess trustworthiness, handle disagreements, and weigh evidence in religious debates.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Intellectual Humility: Science

9 reviews

Explore the science of intellectual humility in this 4-week course by the University of Edinburgh. Learn from experts in psychology, philosophy, and education about biases, cognitive dispositions, and the role of emotions.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences

9 reviews

Explore the intersection of philosophy and physical sciences, delving into the origin of the universe, dark matter, and more. University of Edinburgh.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Copenhagen

Søren Kierkegaard - Subjectivity, Irony and the Crisis of Modernity

12 reviews

Explore Kierkegaard's analysis of modernity's problems, including relativism and the lack of meaning, in this 8-week course from the University of Copenhagen.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Comprendere la filosofia

22 reviews

Explore the evolution of philosophical thought across four major stages with this 10-week course from the University of Naples Federico II. Learn from past theories and their relevance today.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time