Philosophy Courses and Certifications

Philosophy and the Science of Human Nature - Introduction

Interdisciplinary exploration of human nature, examining happiness, morality, and political philosophy through philosophy, psychology, economics, and literature. Includes thought-provoking examples and unique insights.

• YouTube
• 43 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

How to Live Given the Certainty of Death - Lecture 23

Explore philosophical perspectives on living meaningfully in the face of mortality, examining goal-setting, time constraints, and the pursuit of lasting accomplishments.

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

The Nature of Death: What Matters in Survival and Defining Death - Part I

Explores the philosophical aspects of death, including the nature of survival, defining the moment of death, and the relationship between personality and bodily existence.

• YouTube
• 47 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

The Nature of Death and Believing in One's Mortality - Lecture 15

Explores the concept of death, challenging beliefs about mortality through philosophical analysis and literary examples like Tolstoy's Ivan Ilych. Examines the definition of death and our psychological resistance to accepting it.

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

Fear of Death - Emotional Responses and Philosophical Perspectives

Explore philosophical perspectives on death's impact on life, examining fear, anger, and sorrow as emotional responses, and considering how contemplating mortality can shape our behavior and outlook.

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

Other Bad Aspects of Death - Part II

Explores death's ubiquity, impact on life's value, and whether contemplating mortality enhances or hinders living. Examines the human condition and potential benefits of confronting or avoiding thoughts about death.

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

Reasoning Across the Disciplines

68 ratings at Coursera

Develop critical reasoning skills across multiple disciplines with guidance from UNC-Chapel Hill faculty. Learn to think logically, form arguments, and apply these skills in various academic fields.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Korean Philosophy and Culture

195 ratings at Coursera

Explore Korean philosophy through language, culture, and historical context. Discover unique perspectives, creative tensions, and innovative ideas that shape Korean thought and worldview.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introducing philosophy

52 ratings at OpenLearn

Ever wondered what it would be like to study philosophy? This free course, Introducing philosophy, will introduce you to the teaching methods employed and the types of activities and assignments ...

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

Question Reality: Mind

Explore mathematics, nature, consciousness, and AI. Delve into logic, simulations, free will, and the potential of machine intelligence to mimic human cognition.

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

The Basics of Libertarian Free Will

Explore philosophical perspectives on free will, examining freedom, causation, consciousness, and determinism. Analyze arguments for and against free will, and compare types of libertarian free will.

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

Neural Basis of Imagination, Free Will, and Morality

Explore the neural foundations of imagination, free will, and morality. Examine brain changes, decision-making processes, and the origins of human ethics and goodness.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)