40 Short courses in Philosophy

The German Philosophy - From Kant to Habermas course from Freie Universität Berlin will be based upon contemporary attempts at rethinking a global philosophical perspective.

This course invites you to explore one of the most intimate and puzzling questions in human life: what it means to be a self. We begin with the basics: you are a biological organism, a living body with a brain that keeps you alive. But you are also a person, a phase of abilities and experiences that emerges only when the brain develops the right capacities.

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. 

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.

University College London (UCL)'s Ancient Philosophy Summer School intensive five-day summer school is open to anyone who wants to learn about ancient philosophy and its protagonists.

Boston University offers the Introduction to Philosophy programme.

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.

The aim of the Philosophy of Music course offered by University of Sydney is to engage students in a lively discussion on what music is, how it works and how it differs from other forms of human expression. 

The goal of this Philosophy and the Sciences - Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences course from The University of Edinburgh is to introduce you to some of the main areas and topics at the key juncture between philosophy and the cognitive sciences.

This Introduction to Philosophy Short Course from The University of Edinburgh will introduce you to some of the main areas of research in contemporary philosophy. Each module a different philosopher will talk you through some of the most important questions and issues in their area of expertise.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the meaning of academic freedom and how it relates to core higher education and societal values with Dangerous Questions - Why Academic Freedom Matters at University of Oslo delivered through FutureLearn.

This Philosophy, Science and Religion - Philosophy and Religion Short Course from The University of Edinburgh marks three of the most fundamental modes of thinking about the world and our place in it.

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

This Intellectual Humility - Theory course from The University of Edinburgh is a great choice for anyone with an interest in philosophy, psychology and intellectual virtues. 

Drawing on key ideas from ethics, moral philosophy, and psychology, this Ethics - Philosophy and Psychology of Being course at the University of Roehampton delves into what it means to be a "good person" and how we can live in alignment with our ethical values.

The Certificate in Contemporary Studies offered by Agora University provides students customizable training through a set of interdisciplinary course offerings in Eastern Christian studies appropriate to educators, church or parachurch ministries, and personal enrichment.

Research Methods - Philosophy and Study Design at the University of Northampton develops the critical and methodological skills needed to design research in health and social care.