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38 Short courses in Philosophy

PPE
Oxford 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.

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.

German Philosophy - From Kant to Habermas
The German Philosophy - From Kant to Habermas course from Freie Universität Berlin will be based upon contemporary attempts at rethinking a global philosophical perspective.
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.
Politics and Philosophy
Boston University offers the Politics and Philosophy programme.
Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge - The Examined Life
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.
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.
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.
Philosophy, Science and Religion - Religion and Science
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.
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.
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, Science and Religion - Science and Philosophy
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.
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.
Philosophy and the Sciences - Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences
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.
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.
Philosophy as therapy
The Philosophy as therapy - from good counsel to consolations course offered by University of Cambridge focus on self, extends beyond self knowledge. Philosophy also offers consolations for fate, misfortune and death. These consolations require, not a great intellect (although this helps), but adherence to a set of practices.
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.