Free Online Philosophy Courses

Explore the depths of human thought with philosophy courses. Study ethics, logic, and metaphysics among others. A philosophy course can enhance your critical thinking and broaden your world view.

26 Philosophy Courses

Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors

University of Pennsylvania

What is philosophy? How does it differ from science, religion, and other modes of human discourse? This course traces the origins of philosophy in the Western tradition...

Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors

University of Pennsylvania

What is philosophy? How does it differ from science, religion, and other modes of human discourse? This course traces the origins of philosophy in the Western tradition...

East Asian Religions & Ecology

Yale University

At first glance the fields of religion and ecology may seem and unlikely pairing, but a deeper consideration reveals the two have a great deal to contribute to one...

Greek and Roman Mythology

University of Pennsylvania

Myths are traditional stories that have endured over a long time. Some of them have to do with events of great importance, such as the founding of a nation. Others...

How to Change the World

Wesleyan University

How can we use the things we share in common to address some of the most challenging problems facing the world? This course examines issues concerning poverty, the...

In Search for the Origins of Korean Philosophy

Sungkyunkwan University

This course will give you an insight into the formative years of “Korean” culture and thought and uncover together who were the earliest people we could describe...

Indigenous Religions & Ecology

Yale University

At first glance the fields of religion and ecology may seem and unlikely pairing, but a deeper consideration reveals the two have a great deal to contribute to one...

Intellectual Humility: Practice

The University of Edinburgh

We live in a polarised world where all too often people talk past each other. But do you know when to believe what others say? For example, how quick should we be...

Introduction to Korean Philosophy and Culture

Sungkyunkwan University

This course will give you the cultural and historical background to begin your journey into Korean philosophy, and there is no prerequisite knowledge on philosophy...

Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

Duke University

By taking Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking you will improve your ability to identify, analyze, and evaluate arguments by other people (including politicians,...

Mind of the Universe - Genetic Privacy: should we be concerned?

Universiteit Leiden

Should all our genetic information be made public in order to eradicate genetic diseases from this world? Who owns your genetic data once it becomes publicly accessible?...

Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences

The University of Edinburgh

What is the origin of our universe? What are dark matter and dark energy? This is the first part of the course 'Philosophy and the Sciences', dedicated to Philosophy...

Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

The University of Edinburgh

Philosophy, Science and Religion mark three of the most fundamental modes of thinking about the world and our place in it. Are these modes incompatible? Put another...

Question Reality: Mind

Dartmouth College

This course explores questions about mathematics, nature, and perfection. You will learn about logic, computers, simulations, and different perspectives on the nature...

Re-imaging God in Korean Context

Yonsei University

This course will be an overview of a development of the theological methods in relation to Korea’s cultural context. Completing the course, the learners can understand...

Reality Bites: Introduction to metaphysics

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Speculative metaphysics is challenging, but this course will whet your appetite for it, because it explains fundamental metaphysical problems and views in terms...

Representaciones culturales de las sexualidades

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

¿Queer? ¿Género? ¿transgénero? Desde los estudios de género, los estudios queer y los estudios culturales, este curso quiere familiarizaros con las representaciones...

Science & Religion 101

University of Alberta

This course examines the nature of both science and religion and attempts to explore the possible relationships between them. The primary purpose is to dispel the...