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Ancient Philosophy Courses

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.


Popular Ancient Philosophy Courses and Certifications


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    Fudan University

    《新教伦理与资本主义精神》导读

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Sociology, European History, Culture, World History, Qualitative Research, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Economic Development, Political Sciences

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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

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    In Search for the Origins of Korean Philosophy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, World History, Social Studies, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Research

    4.7
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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    中国哲学经典著作导读

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Research, Human Learning

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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

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Reasoning Across the Disciplines

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Social Sciences, Legal Research, Case Law, World History, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Case Studies, Research

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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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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    National Taiwan University

    莊子─人情 (Zhuangzi─Between People)

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Lifelong Learning, Open Mindset, Mindfulness, Adaptability, Curiosity, Stress Management

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    National Taiwan University

    東亞儒學:孟子二 (East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius(2))

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Human Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Economic Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Sungkyunkwan University

    EKP1: Modernity and the Emergence of Korean Philosophy

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, Research, World History, Ancient History

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Knowledge-First Social Epistemology

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Peer Review, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Sciences, Investigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Probability & Statistics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    品读道家的智慧

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Culture, Ancient History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance

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

  • 《新教伦理与资本主义精神》导读: Fudan University
  • 東亞儒學:孟子一(East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius (1)): National Taiwan University
  • In Search for the Origins of Korean Philosophy: Sungkyunkwan University
  • 中国哲学经典著作导读: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • A l’avènement du christianisme : l’archéologie des derniers païens: University of Geneva
  • Reasoning Across the Disciplines: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Korean Political Thought in the Past and Present: Sungkyunkwan University
  • 莊子─人情 (Zhuangzi─Between People): National Taiwan University
  • 東亞儒學:孟子二 (East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius(2)): National Taiwan University
  • EKP1: Modernity and the Emergence of Korean Philosophy: Sungkyunkwan University

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