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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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    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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Writing

    4.7
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    Sungkyunkwan University

    EKP1: Modernity and the Emergence of Korean Philosophy

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

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    Dartmouth College

    Question Reality: Matter

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Laboratory Equipment, Research, World History

    4.8
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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, Scientific Methods, Anthropology, Investigation, Data Modeling, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies, Art History, Research, Timelines, Data Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    309 reviews

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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

    4.7
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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    《论语》的智慧

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Human Learning, Leadership, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Cultural Sensitivity, Human Development, Interpersonal Communications

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    L’Egitto prima e dopo i faraoni. Dalla nascita dello Stato (3000 a.C. ca.) alle prime comunità cristiane (IV secolo d.C.)

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Yale University

    Roman Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Architectural Design, Architecture and Construction, Construction, Civil Engineering, European History, World History, Aesthetics, Design Elements And Principles

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    708 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 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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    72 reviews

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Data Collection, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Research, Investigation, Land Management, World History, Cultural Responsiveness, Timelines

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular ancient philosophy courses

  • Reasoning Across the Disciplines: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • EKP1: Modernity and the Emergence of Korean Philosophy: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Question Reality: Matter: Dartmouth College
  • Recovering the Humankind's Past and Saving the Universal Heritage: Sapienza University of Rome
  • Intellectual Change in Early China: Warring States and Han: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • 《论语》的智慧: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • L’Egitto prima e dopo i faraoni. Dalla nascita dello Stato (3000 a.C. ca.) alle prime comunità cristiane (IV secolo d.C.): Sapienza University of Rome
  • Roman Architecture: Yale University
  • 品读道家的智慧: Xi'an Jiaotong University

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