Philosophy Courses and Certifications

Appealing to Intuitions - The Necessity and Limitations in Mathematics and Ethics

Explore the role of intuitions in reasoning and decision-making, from mathematics to ethics. Discover why we can't eliminate intuitions despite their limitations and paradoxes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Art and Science in Paradigm Shifts - Natalie Elliot Interview

Explore the intersection of art and science through paradigm shifts, Shakespeare's works, and the emergence of life. Delve into storytelling, alien artifacts, and interdisciplinary perspectives on literature and scientific discovery.

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

Climbing Mount Sisyphus - Artistic Exploration of Existential Meaning

Explore the intersection of art, philosophy, and science through Jan Gerrit Schuurman's perspective on Sisyphus, emphasizing the value of experience and the perpetual nature of human endeavor and creativity.

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

A Brief History of Balance - Carlos Gershenson SFI Seminar

Explore the concept of balance across various domains, from physics to philosophy, and its implications for evolution, sustainability, and complex systems.

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

Autodiagnosis and the Dynamical Emergence Theory of Basic Consciousness

Explore the theory of basic consciousness, its emergence, and related concepts like energy landscapes and metastable states in this thought-provoking discussion on the nature of experience.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Evolution of Agency

Explore the emergence of agency in living organisms, challenging reductionist views and proposing a framework for understanding purposeful behavior, free will, and mental causation in biological systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The End of Everything - A Discussion

Explore philosophical perspectives on societal collapse, decentralization, and human resilience with experts discussing the end of everything and potential new social orders.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Ray Monk on the Lives of Extraordinary Individuals - Wittgenstein, Russell, Oppenheimer

Explore the lives of Wittgenstein, Russell, and Oppenheimer through philosopher Ray Monk's insights, examining their impact, leadership, and the intersection of art, science, and biography.

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

Balance: Philosophical Implications

Explore the philosophical implications of balance, examining its role in various aspects of life, nature, and society through interdisciplinary perspectives.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Kierkegaard's Philosophy: Difficulty and Contemporaneity

Explore Kierkegaard's unique philosophical approach, focusing on his methods, stance against pseudoscience, and key concepts of difficulty and contemporaneity in human existence.

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

Intro to Philosophy: Knowledge

Explore philosophical reasoning, analyze knowledge criteria, and apply critical thinking to metaphysical concepts like theism and determinism.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 3rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Community Based Learning in Social Sciences - Philosophical

Engage in practical community work and philosophical reflection, combining real-world experience with critical thinking in social sciences.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 2 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Philosophy/Religion

Explore the meanings and beliefs in religion and religious experiences through critical analysis and examination.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 3rd Feb, 2025
• Paid Course

Intro to Philosophy

Explore fundamental philosophical questions, from epistemology to metaphysics, examining ideas of great thinkers and their impact on knowledge, reality, values, and society.

• California Community Colleges System
• 17 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 12th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

Introduction to Philosophy

Explore fundamental philosophical concepts, from logic to ethics, through diverse cultural perspectives, enhancing critical thinking and worldview.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 26th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course