Philosophy Courses and Certifications

Hinduism Through Its Scriptures.

26 ratings at edX

Learn about the rich diversity of Hindu sacred texts – hymns, narratives, philosophical thought – and their interpretations.

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

The Einstein Revolution

12 ratings at edX

Traces Albert Einstein’s engagement with relativity, quantum mechanics, Nazism, nuclear weapons, philosophy, the arts, and technology.

• edX
• 14 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Managing Happiness

353 ratings at edX

Explore the science of well-being and learn practical strategies to cultivate lasting happiness, purpose, and satisfaction in your personal and professional life.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

China Humanities: The Individual in Chinese Culture

7 ratings at edX

Explore Chinese history and culture from the perspective of the individual through philosophical texts, literary works, and art.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Writer and the Critic - Marilynne Robinson and James Wood in Conversation

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marilynne Robinson engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with literary critic James Wood, exploring literature, religion, and contemporary issues in American culture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Political Ethics of the Strike

Explore the ethical and historical foundations of workers' right to strike, examining its significance, challenges, and implications for workplace dynamics and social justice.

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

The Public Philosopher - Healthcare Policy and the American Dream

Explore healthcare policy, social welfare, and the American Dream in a lively debate led by philosopher Michael Sandel, engaging diverse perspectives on economic and social issues.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Jerusalem: What Sharing a City Means

Explore Jerusalem's complexities through a thought-provoking dialogue between Sari Nusseibeh and Homi Bhabha, delving into the challenges and possibilities of sharing this historic city.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most

5 reviews

Welcome to Finding Purpose and Meaning in Life: Living for What Matters Most!

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

Semantics of First-Order Logic

6 ratings at edX

Explore first-order logic's language, semantics, and limitations. Investigate sentence truth, logical truths, and relationships between expressions. Gain foundational knowledge for advanced logic studies.

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

Going Beyond the Here and Now - Counterfactual Simulation in Human Cognition

Explore how counterfactual simulation shapes human understanding of causality, responsibility, and decision-making in physical and psychological domains through innovative cognitive research.

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

Paradox and Infinity

5 reviews

This is a class about awe-inspiring issues at the intersection between philosophy and mathematics.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 5-6 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Visual Perception and the Brain

6 reviews

Explore how the visual system generates perception, examining neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy to understand why we see the physical world in unique ways.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Minds and Machines

4 reviews

An introduction to philosophy of mind, exploring consciousness, reality, AI, and more. The most in-depth philosophy course available online.

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

Microcredential

Journey of the Universe: A Story for Our Times

Explore the interconnectedness of science, humanities, and environmental studies in this comprehensive journey through the universe's evolution and humanity's role in Earth's future.

• Coursera
• 22 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses