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Ancient Philosophy Courses

Ancient philosophy courses can help you learn about key thinkers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, as well as concepts such as ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology. You can build skills in critical thinking, argument analysis, and the ability to engage with complex texts. Many courses also introduce tools like philosophical texts and frameworks for analyzing ethical dilemmas, which can enhance your understanding of how these ideas apply to contemporary issues.


Popular Ancient Philosophy Courses and Certifications


  • Y

    Yale University

    Moralities of Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Political Sciences, Child Development, Science and Research

    ★ 4.8 (3.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Fraud detection, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Research

    ★ 4.6 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Sungkyunkwan University

    How to Tune Our Emotions: Seongho's New Proposal 2

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Development

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Utrecht University

    Inequality and Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Tax Laws, Civil Law, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Liberal Arts, Public Policies, Governance, International Finance

    ★ 4.8 (64) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, European History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, World History, Culture, Political Sciences, Sociology

    ★ 4.8 (1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Sungkyunkwan University

    Zhu Xi and Jeong Yak-yong in Comparative Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Human Learning, Human Development, Habit Formation, Ancient History

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Habilidades de pensamiento y solución de problemas

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Analytical Skills, Collaboration, Systems Analysis

    ★ 4.3 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    The Ancient Greeks

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, European History, World History, Art History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Anthropology, Governance, Scientific Methods

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Culture, European History, World History, Social Justice, Psychology, Political Sciences, Sociology, Social Sciences, Human Development

    ★ 4.7 (373) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Retrospectives, Coaching, Team Management, Organizational Change, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Influencing

    ★ 4.8 (15K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Peking University

    悖论:思维的魔方

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Independent Thinking, Curiosity, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Lifelong Learning, Liberal Arts, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Dealing With Ambiguity, Decision Making, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.8 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Sapienza University of Rome

    Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Public History, Investigation, Spatial Analysis, World History, Data Integration, Culture, Information Systems

    ★ 4.8 (147) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular ancient philosophy courses

  • Moralities of Everyday Life: Yale University
  • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
  • How to Tune Our Emotions: Seongho's New Proposal 2: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Inequality and Democracy: Utrecht University
  • The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 1): Wesleyan University
  • Zhu Xi and Jeong Yak-yong in Comparative Perspective: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Habilidades de pensamiento y solución de problemas: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • The Ancient Greeks: Wesleyan University
  • The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 2): Wesleyan University
  • Agile Project Management: Google

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