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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.


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Popular Ancient Philosophy Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Ancient History, Peer Review, Laboratory Testing, Timelines, World History

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Habilidades de pensamiento y solución de problemas

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Analytical Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Collaboration, Open Mindset, Decision Making

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    National Taiwan University

    ę±äŗžå„’å­øļ¼šå­Ÿå­äø€(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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    National Taiwan University

    ę±äŗžå„’å®¶ļ¼šäŗŗę–‡ē²¾ē„žäø€(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

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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

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    EKP2: Formation of Korean Neo-Confucianism

    Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Liberal Arts, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Discussion Facilitation, Ancient History

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Structuring Values in Modern China

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Ancient History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, Political Sciences, Economics

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, Social Studies, Timelines, World History, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Investigation, Storytelling

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Intellectual Change in Early China: Warring States and Han

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, World History, Ancient History, Research, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Governance

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Economics, Governance

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Korean Music, A Philosophical Exploration

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

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    National Taiwan University

    ę·±ę‰£å­”å­Ÿ (An Inquiry into Confucius and Mencius)

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Education and Training, Family Support, Human Learning, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Ancient History, Human Development, Governance, Interpersonal Communications

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

  • Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
  • Habilidades de pensamiento y solución de problemas:Ā Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • ę±äŗžå„’å­øļ¼šå­Ÿå­äø€(East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius (1)):Ā National Taiwan University
  • ę±äŗžå„’å®¶ļ¼šäŗŗę–‡ē²¾ē„žäø€(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (1)):Ā National Taiwan University
  • Intellectual Humility: Theory:Ā The University of Edinburgh
  • EKP2: Formation of Korean Neo-Confucianism:Ā Sungkyunkwan University
  • Structuring Values in Modern China:Ā The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization:Ā University of Pennsylvania
  • Intellectual Change in Early China: Warring States and Han:Ā The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan:Ā The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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