40 Short courses in Philosophy

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.

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. 

This Philosophy, Science and Religion - Religion and Science course from The University of Edinburgh is a great choice for anyone interested in finding out more about ways of looking and thinking about the world, through the fundamental perspectives of Philosophy, Science and Religion. 

The Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge - The Examined Life course from The University of Edinburgh examines the intricacies of self-knowledge and its potential limitations.  

Boston University offers the Politics and Philosophy programme.

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.

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.

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.

This Futures Thinking course is offered by Coursera in partnership with Arizona State University. This course is part of Strategic Thinking for Everyone Specialization.

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.

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.

The Philosophy and the Sciences - Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences Short Course from The University of Edinburgh goal is is to introduce you to some of the main areas and topics at the key juncture between philosophy and the physical sciences.

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.

This Philosophy, Science and Religion - Science and Philosophy course from The University of Edinburgh is a great choice for anyone interested in finding out more about ways of looking and thinking about the world, through the fundamental perspectives of Philosophy, Science and Religion. 

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.

The Artificial Intelligence Ethics - Data course offered by Athabasca University explore the ethical issues posed by advancement of AI.

Atlas Summer Courses – Philosophy, Politics and Economics explores how ideas, power, and resources shape societies. Study ethics, political theory, international relations, and economic decision-making through tutorial-style learning in small groups while studying in Oxford.

This is an advanced residential intensive program dedicated to the study of the mind, epistemology, and contemplative sciences within the Indian and Tibetan Buddhist traditions. Conducted within a strictly secular and academic framework, the program combines conceptual rigor, methodological transparency, and dialogue with contemporary cognitive sciences, psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy.

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.

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.