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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, Deductive Reasoning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Ancient History, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Culture, Probability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    《论语》的智慧

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Education and Training, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Management, Leadership, Human Learning, Culture, Liberal Arts, Human Development, Interpersonal Communications

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    45 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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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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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    The University of Edinburgh

    Intellectual Humility: Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Curiosity, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Learning Theory, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Surveys, Software Testing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    374 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Korean Political Thought in the Past and Present

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, International Relations, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Family Law, Social Sciences, World History, Culture, Diplomacy, Civil Law, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Korean Music, A Philosophical Exploration

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, Music Theory, World Music, Classical Music, Aesthetics, Culture, Cultural Diversity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Utrecht University

    Inequality and Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Tax Laws, Civil Law, Social Sciences, Economics, Commercial Laws, Policy Analysis, Liberal Arts, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    品读道家的智慧

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Culture, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    A l’avènement du christianisme : l’archéologie des derniers païens

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Culture, Liberal Arts, Economics, Case Studies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CentraleSupélec

    On Strategy : What Managers Can Learn from Philosophy - PART 1

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Change Management, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Studies, Strategic Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    471 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Recovering the Humankind's Past and Saving the Universal Heritage

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, 3D Modeling, Public History, Scientific Methods, Data Sharing, Anthropology, Investigation, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies, Art History, Research, Data Management, Data Collection

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    307 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
  • 《论语》的智慧: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Build a free website with WordPress: Coursera Project Network
  • 東亞儒家:人文精神一(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (1)): National Taiwan University
  • Intellectual Humility: Theory: The University of Edinburgh
  • Korean Political Thought in the Past and Present: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Korean Music, A Philosophical Exploration: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Inequality and Democracy: Utrecht University
  • 品读道家的智慧: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • A l’avènement du christianisme : l’archéologie des derniers païens: University of Geneva

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