Ancient philosophy courses can help you learn about key thinkers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, as well as concepts such as ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology. You can build skills in critical thinking, argument analysis, and the ability to engage with complex texts. Many courses also introduce tools like philosophical texts and frameworks for analyzing ethical dilemmas, which can enhance your understanding of how these ideas apply to contemporary issues.

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Science and Research, World History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Sociology, Environmental Issue, Science and Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Culture, European History, World History, Psychology, Political Sciences, Sociology, Social Sciences
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Architectural Design, Architecture and Construction, Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Civil Engineering, European History, World History, Case Studies, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: World History, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, European History, Social Impact, Political Sciences
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, World History, Anthropology, Research Methodologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, Experimentation, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Psychology, Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Writing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Architectural Design, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Social Studies, Architecture and Construction, World History, Physical Science, Cultural Diversity, General Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Xi'an Jiaotong University
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Ancient History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Laboratory Equipment, Research, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Sungkyunkwan University
Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Cultural Sensitivity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Critical Thinking
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months