Philosophy Courses and Certifications

The Society of Mind

This course is an introduction to the theory that tries to explain how minds are made from collections of simpler processes.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 24 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Microcredential

Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

Enhance critical thinking skills to analyze and construct arguments effectively. Learn to identify, evaluate, and apply logical reasoning in various contexts, from politics to everyday decision-making.

• Coursera
• 17 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings

52 ratings at Coursera

An introductory yet trenchant exploration of select Chinese classic texts that cover the domains of classical literature, history, philosophy, and fine arts.

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

Neuroethics

Explore ethical implications of neuroscience advancements, including cognitive enhancement, personhood, privacy, and national security, through philosophical and moral lenses.

• Coursera
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Philosophy and the Science of Human Nature

2 reviews

Philosophy and the Science of Human Nature pairs central texts from Western philosophical tradition (including works by Plato, Aristotle, Epictetus, Hobbes, Kant, Mill, Rawls, and Nozick) with recent findings in cognitive science and related fields.

• YouTube
• 20 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Luther and the West

100 ratings at Coursera

Explore Martin Luther's influential ideas on biblical interpretation, freedom, and religion-politics relations, shaping modern Western thought and global impact.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Re-imaging God in Korean Context

103 ratings at Coursera

Explore theological methods in Korean context, examining cultural influences on church growth and indigenous theology. Gain insights into God-images and theological imagination within cultural frameworks.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ideas of the Twentieth Century

5 reviews

Learn how philosophy, art, literature, and history shaped the last century and the world today.

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

Chinese Thought: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science

4 reviews

An introduction to early Chinese thought, exploring connections among Chinese thought and Western philosophy, modern science and everyday life.  

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

The Postmodern Psyche - Exploring Deleuze, Guattari, and Žižek

Explore postmodern psyche through Deleuze, Guattari, and Žižek. Examine rhizomatic thinking, film criticism, and the interplay of desire and need in relation to Lacan's theories.

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

Distributive Justice and the Welfare State - Moral Foundations of Politics

Explore Rawls's difference principle and its implications for distributive justice, examining critiques and comparisons with other philosophical approaches to wealth distribution.

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

The Burkean Outlook - Edmund Burke's Anti-Enlightenment Philosophy

Explore Edmund Burke's conservative philosophy, emphasizing cautious social change, traditional values, and rejection of Enlightenment ideals in political thought and societal progress.

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

Contemporary Communitarianism - Moral Foundations of Politics - Lecture 20

Explore contemporary communitarianism and MacIntyre's critique of Enlightenment philosophy, examining emotivism, instrumentalism, and the concepts of practices and virtues in moral foundations.

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

Limits of the Neoclassical Synthesis - Moral Foundations of Politics

Explores ambiguities in Mill's harm principle through examples like prostitution, free trade, and discrimination, revealing how defining and calculating harm involves political choices, challenging the Enlightenment ideal.

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

Flourishing and Attachment in Human Nature - Philosophy and Science

Explores the impact of social proximity on moral behavior and the crucial role of attachment and social relationships in human development and well-being, drawing from psychological studies and cross-cultural research.

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