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23 Online Short courses in Philosophy

Logic - The Language of Truth
Learn how to use logic to evaluate arguments and discover more about philosophical concepts like truth-tables and logical form. Join the Logic - The Language of Truth programme from the University of York.
Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking
The Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with Duke University introduces general standards of good reasoning and offers tools to improve your critical thinking skills.
Introduction to Philosophy
This Introduction to Philosophy course offered by University of Sydney provides an understanding of the history of philosophy and the major contribution it has made to areas of thought such as political theory, ethics, aesthetics and the sciences.
Futures Thinking
This Futures Thinking course is offered by Coursera in partnership with Arizona State University. This course is part of Strategic Thinking for Everyone Specialization.
Politics and Philosophy
Boston University offers the Politics and Philosophy programme.
The Philosophy of the Scottish Enlightenment
With The Philosophy of the Scottish Enlightenment course at the University of Aberdeen to study Scottish Enlightenment philosophers and the groundbreaking ideas that rocked 18th-century Scotland.
Philosophy and Society
In this online Philosophy and Society course at the University of Aberdeen, you’ll learn how to put philosophy into practice, whatever your career or area of interest.
Artificial Intelligence Ethics
The Artificial Intelligence Ethics course offered by Athabasca University equips you with the advanced competencies and essential knowledge that the market requires for the growing AI industry focused on ethical oversight and governance.
Art Theory - Introduction to Aesthetics
This Art Theory - Introduction to Aesthetics short course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) explores the theory behind aesthetics, considering philosophical and thought-provoking concepts on the subject. This course is a great way to look at art in a new light.
Artificial Intelligence Ethics - Data
The Artificial Intelligence Ethics - Data course offered by Athabasca University explore the ethical issues posed by advancement of AI.
Artificial Intelligence Ethics - Machine Learning Models
The Artificial Intelligence Ethics - Machine Learning Models offered by Athabasca University course provides context for how machine learning models actually work and tackles the question of how these models can be designed in ways that better align with core ethical principles.
Philosophy of Work in the Age of AI
This Philosophy of Work in the Age of AI course offered by University of Sydney will look at the contribution of many philosophers past and present to the issues.
Key Questions in Philosophy
The Key Questions in Philosophy programme offered by The Open University UK investigates five different topics in philosophy: truth in fiction, the justice of war, reason and action, life and death, knowledge and reason.
Theory of Science for the Human Sciences
The Theory of Science for the Human Sciences course offered by Dalarna University covers key concepts, methods, theories and problems within the theory of science in general and the human sciences in particular.
Artificial Intelligence Ethics - Roboethics
The Artificial Intelligence Ethics - Roboethics course offered by Athabasca University will explore the opportunities and concerns raised by advancements in robotics via interactive content, engaging animations, and informative audio segments.
Introduction to Philosophy
Boston University offers the Introduction to Philosophy programme.
Research Ethics - an Introduction
During this Research Ethics - an Introduction course from Utrecht University, you will tackle these and other issues, while learning to apply theoretical insights to recent cases.
Philosophy and History of Science
The aim of the Philosophy and History of Science course offered by University of Sydney is to engage you in a lively discussion on what ‘science’ is, how it works and how it differs from other forms of knowledge such as religion.
Relativism
This Relativism course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of California Irvine is aimed at anyone who is interested in learning more about philosophy, along with those who are looking for strategies to combat extremism in their communities. Using these approaches, no matter what your skill levels in topics you would like to master, you can change your thinking and change your life.
Skepticism
This Skepticism course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of California Irvine is aimed at anyone who is interested in learning more about philosophy, along with those who are looking for strategies to combat extremism in their communities. Using these approaches, no matter what your skill levels in topics you would like to master, you can change your thinking and change your life.