Western Philosophy Courses and Certifications

HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY FROM SOCRATES THROUGH ST. THOMAS

Explore Western philosophy from ancient Greece to medieval times, focusing on key thinkers and their influential ideas.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

The Aspen Institute

Is Our Ethos of American Independence Hurting Us?

Exploring the impact of individualism on society, this panel discusses alternative perspectives emphasizing connection and shared experiences, examining obstacles to unity and potential societal shifts.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

The Foundations of Western Philosophy - Introduction, Challenge to Poetry, Plato and Aristotle

Explore the origins of Western philosophical thought, examining key thinkers like Plato and Aristotle and their impact on poetry and intellectual discourse.

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

Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors

13 reviews

Explore ancient Greek philosophy from the Presocratics to Plato, examining fundamental questions about reality, knowledge, ethics, and the nature of philosophy itself.

• Coursera
• 3 days 12 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors

9 reviews

Explore ancient Greek philosophy, from Presocratic thinkers to Aristotle and Hellenistic schools. Examine fundamental questions about reality, knowledge, ethics, and human happiness through key philosophical doctrines.

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

Plato, Socrates, and the Birth of Western Philosophy | 西方哲学精神探源

1 review

探索西方哲学起源，深入古希腊罗马思想家的智慧。培养批判性思维，探讨崇高价值观，以新视角思考世界。适合所有专业本科生，提升人文素养。

• edX
• 16 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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

Introduction to Philosophy

Explore fundamental philosophical concepts, focusing on epistemology and metaphysics, through classical and contemporary problems using pluralistic approaches.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Ethics

Explore moral philosophy through diverse cultural lenses, examining the nature of value, ethical reasoning, and the pursuit of a good life.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

MGP-002 Philosophy of Gandhi

Explore Gandhi's philosophy, worldview, and critique of civilization. Gain insights into his concepts of truth, non-violence, and Sarvodaya for peace-building and social regeneration.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

St. Augustine's Confessions

96 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Analyze one of the foundational texts of both Christianity and Western philosophy in this course that covers St. Augustine's most impactful work.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Mind-Body Philosophy

49 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Explore how the brain creates your experience of reality with an award-winning Professor of Philosophy.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Aspen Institute

From Strength to Strength - Finding Happiness and Success at Every Stage of Life

Explore strategies for finding happiness and success at every life stage, focusing on developing new strengths as we age and embracing change for personal growth and fulfillment.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

活用希臘哲學 (Understanding the Greek Philosophy)

238 ratings at Coursera

本課程之教學內容以希臘哲學之發展為主，並輔以哲學對人生意義之說明。希臘哲學是西洋哲學的骨幹，呈現西方人思維的核心理念，不但足以解釋今日之西方世界，甚至可以說明全世界的發展趨勢。本課程以希臘哲學為教學之主幹，分為先蘇哲學、詭辯學派、蘇格拉底、柏拉圖、亞理斯多德五個階段。教學的方式以強調他們之間的不同與相同的部分。課程將以演講的方式進行，揉合日常經驗作說明，並不時地會以整體的角度回頭看希臘哲學在今日哲學與社會所扮演的角色。

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

發展心理學：哲學觀與方法論 (Developmental Psychology: Philosophical Bases and Methodology)

85 ratings at Coursera

人性本質的開端是善或惡？成長與改變的原因是源自遺傳或環境？人類發展的過程是如小樹苗漸成大樹般的量變、還是如毛毛蟲變成蝴蝶般的質變？這些哲學爭辯顯示了同一個發展現象背後可能有不同的立場，因而需以縱貫追蹤或橫跨不同世代的跨齡研究設計探討人類發展的本質。此外，發展心理學欲瞭解的對象往往包括無法聽從研究者指示、或無法以語言、文字充分表達自己的嬰幼兒與兒童，因此需以特殊的研究派典才能回答發展趨勢、發展歷程是否為連續、以及個別差異是否隨發展保持穩定等議題。因此，本課程的主旨有二，一為說明各種看待發展的哲學觀、另一則…

• Coursera
• 8 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)