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Study ancient philosophy, including the works of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Understand their contributions to Western thought.

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    Peking University

    悖论:思维的魔方

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Behavioral Economics, Deductive Reasoning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Culture, Ancient History, Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Justice, European History, Ancient History, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    339 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Cultural Diversity, Science and Research, Systems Thinking, Anthropology, Physics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    204 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Archaeoastronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Architectural Design, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Social Studies, Architecture and Construction, World History, Physical Science, Cultural Diversity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Introduction to Korean Philosophy and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Liberal Arts, Language Learning, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    213 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Intellectual Autonomy

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Research, Behavioral Economics, Persuasive Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Human Learning, Psychology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Water Resources, European History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Economics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    427 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    中国哲学经典著作导读

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Culture, Learning Strategies, Research, Ancient History, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    274 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    哲学导论(中文版)

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Scientific Methods, Deductive Reasoning, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    206 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Build a free website with WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Content Creation, Creativity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    National Taiwan University

    東亞儒學:孟子一(East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Ancient History, Education and Training, Liberal Arts, Higher Education, Pedagogy, Social Sciences, Culture, Human Learning, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intercultural Competence, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    東亞儒家:人文精神一(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Human Development, Education and Training, Ancient History

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular ancient philosophy courses

  • 悖论:思维的魔方: Peking University
  • Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science: The University of Edinburgh
  • Archaeoastronomy: Politecnico di Milano
  • Introduction to Korean Philosophy and Culture: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Intellectual Autonomy: University of Glasgow
  • At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC: Sapienza University of Rome
  • 中国哲学经典著作导读: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • 哲学导论(中文版): The University of Edinburgh
  • Build a free website with WordPress: Coursera Project Network

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