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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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    Universidad de los Andes

    Tesoros de la Física y sus Descubridores I

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Mechanics, European History, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, General Science and Research, Experimentation

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Governance, Social Studies, World History, Anthropology, Diplomacy, Sociology, Political Sciences, Economics

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 1: Historical Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Ancient History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Anthropology, World History, Psychology, Research, Science and Research

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    Kennesaw State University

    Organization Planning and Development for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Organizational Development, Change Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Strategy, Quality Management, Benchmarking, Leadership and Management, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Return On Investment

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    Dartmouth College

    Libertarian Free Will

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Creativity, Anatomy, Critical Thinking, Culture, Mindfulness, Liberal Arts, Physiology, Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning, Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Systems Thinking, Experimentation, Governance, Science and Research

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Building Your Freelancing Career

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Financial Data, Business Risk Management, Financial Acumen, Tax Preparation, Business Process Automation, Budget Management, Business Strategy, Contract Management, Peer Review, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Small Business Accounting, Client Services, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Leadership and Management

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Biology Everywhere Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, General Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Scientific Methods, Water Quality, Nutrition and Diet

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    University of Minnesota

    Lean Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Process Mapping, Kanban Principles, User Experience Design, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Agile Software Development, Product Development, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation, Prototyping

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    Wesleyan University

    How to Change the World

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Philanthropy, Community Development, Health Care, Sociology, Public Health, Empowerment, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Risk in Modern Society

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Safety and Security, Environmental Issue, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Making, Public Health

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    ESSEC Business School

    L'excellence opérationnelle en pratique

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Operations Management, Kaizen Methodology, Business Operations, Process Improvement, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Kanban Principles, Culture Transformation, Six Sigma Methodology, Management Training And Development, Complex Problem Solving, Performance Management, Waste Minimization

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Intellectual Humility: Science

    Skills you'll gain: Open Mindset, Curiosity, Willingness To Learn, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Child Development, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences

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

  • Tesoros de la Física y sus Descubridores I: Universidad de los Andes
  • Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 1: Historical Foundations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Organization Planning and Development for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Libertarian Free Will: Dartmouth College
  • Building Your Freelancing Career: California Institute of the Arts
  • Biology Everywhere Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Lean Software Development: University of Minnesota
  • How to Change the World: Wesleyan University
  • Risk in Modern Society : Universiteit Leiden

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