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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


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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Social Sciences, Culture, Psychology, Anthropology, Artificial Intelligence, Human Development, Human Computer Interaction, Robotics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    523 reviews

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, Investigation, Cultural Responsiveness, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Information Systems

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

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    Wesleyan University

    The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 2)

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    369 reviews

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    National Taiwan University

    紅樓夢(The Red Chamber Dream)

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Liberal Arts, Culture, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Storytelling, Interpersonal Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

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    Northeastern University

    Ethics and AI: A Philosophical Guide to Responsible Use

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Oral Expression, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Scientific Methods, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Methodologies, Computational Logic, Governance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Child Development, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Scientific Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    821 reviews

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    Peking University

    悖论:思维的魔方

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Behavioral Economics, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, Psychology, Culture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    東亞儒家:人文精神一(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Human Development, Education and Training, Ancient History

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Habilidades de pensamiento y solución de problemas

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Analytical Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Collaboration, Open Mindset, Decision Making

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Writing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    How to Understand Our Emotions: Seongho's New Proposal 1

    Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Cultural Sensitivity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    The Epistemic Quest for Truth: Introduction to epistemology

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Research, Scientific Methods, Investigation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.: Sapienza University of Rome
  • The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 2): Wesleyan University
  • 紅樓夢(The Red Chamber Dream): National Taiwan University
  • Ethics and AI: A Philosophical Guide to Responsible Use: Northeastern University
  • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious: The University of Edinburgh
  • 悖论:思维的魔方: Peking University
  • 東亞儒家:人文精神一(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (1)): National Taiwan University
  • Habilidades de pensamiento y solución de problemas: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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