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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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      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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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      21 reviews

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      The Politics of Skepticism

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, European History, Ancient History, Policy Analysis, Research, Creativity, Investigation, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Reality Bites: Introduction to metaphysics

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      Introduction to Korean Philosophy and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Liberal Arts, Language Learning, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      212 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Sungkyunkwan University

      How to Understand Our Emotions: Seongho's New Proposal 1

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Cultural Sensitivity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Critical Thinking

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Water Resources, European History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Economics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · 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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      306 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      Paesaggi di Roma Antica. Archeologia e storia del Palatino.

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Research, Research Methodologies, World History, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Art History, Data Integration, Culture, Information Systems

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, World History, Art History, Social Studies, Research, Anthropology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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
    • Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Politics of Skepticism: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Reality Bites: Introduction to metaphysics: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Introduction to Korean Philosophy and Culture: Sungkyunkwan University
    • Korean Music, A Philosophical Exploration: Sungkyunkwan University
    • How to Understand Our Emotions: Seongho's New Proposal 1: Sungkyunkwan University
    • At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC: Sapienza University of Rome
    • Recovering the Humankind's Past and Saving the Universal Heritage: Sapienza University of Rome

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