University of Edinburgh Courses

Introduction to Philosophy

75 reviews

This course will introduce you to some of the main areas of research in contemporary philosophy. Each module a different philosopher will talk you through some of the most important questions and issues in their area of expertise.

• Coursera
• 19 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• 27th Feb, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

61 reviews

Philosophy, Science and Religion mark three of the most fundamental modes of thinking about the world and our place in it. Are these modes incompatible? Put another way: is the intellectually responsible thing to do to ‘pick sides’ and identify with one…

• Coursera
• 26 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• 28th Feb, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

33 reviews

Learn about the origin and evolution of life and the search for life beyond the Earth.

• Coursera
• 11 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• 13th Mar, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life

30 reviews

According to legend, inscribed on walls of the temple on the sacred site of Delphi in Ancient Greece were two premier injunctions: NOTHING IN EXCESS, and KNOW THYSELF. This course will be an examination of the latter injunction in an effort to discover w…

• Coursera
• 19 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• 13th Mar, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Philosophy, Science and Religion: Philosophy and Religion

23 reviews

Philosophy, Science and Religion mark three of the most fundamental modes of thinking about the world and our place in it. Are these modes incompatible? Put another way: is the intellectually responsible thing to do to ‘pick sides’ and identify with one…

• Coursera
• 24 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• 6th Mar, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Animal Behaviour and Welfare

13 reviews

Animal welfare has been described as a complex, multi-faceted public policy issue which includes important scientific, ethical, and other dimensions. Improving our understanding of animal welfare, involves the fascinating study of animal behavior as wel…

• Coursera
• 9-10 hours worth of material, 7 weeks long
• 13th Mar, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Truth About Cats and Dogs

11 reviews

What is your cat revealing to you when she purrs? What is your dog expressing when he yawns or wags his tail? Understanding your cat and dog’s behaviour and the way they communicate with you, will enable you to better understand their needs and strengthe…

• Coursera
• 16 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• 13th Mar, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery

11 reviews

"How do they know that?" Modern astronomy has made some astonishing discoveries - how stars burn and how black holes form; galaxies from the edge of the universe and killer rocks right next door; where the elements come from and how the expanding univer…

• Coursera
• 6-7 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• 13th Mar, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Intellectual Humility: Practice

10 reviews

We live in a polarised world where all too often people talk past each other. But do you know when to believe what others say? For example, how quick should we be to accept something that someone else tells us is true, and what should we be looking out f…

• Coursera
• 19 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• 13th Mar, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Fundamentals of Music Theory

24 reviews

This course will introduce students to the theory of music, providing them with the skills needed to read and write Western music notation, as well as to understand, analyse, and listen informedly. It will cover material such as pitches and scales, inter…

• Coursera
• 12 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• 20th Mar, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Intellectual Humility: Science

9 reviews

It’s clear that the world needs more intellectual humility. But how do we develop this virtue? And why do so many people still end up so arrogant? Do our own biases hold us back from becoming as intellectually humble as we could be—and are there some bia…

• Coursera
• 21 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• 6th Mar, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences

9 reviews

What is the origin of our universe? What are dark matter and dark energy? This is the first part of the course 'Philosophy and the Sciences', dedicated to Philosophy of the Physical Sciences. Scientific research across the physical sciences has raised p…

• Coursera
• 11 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• 13th Mar, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences

1312 ratings at Coursera

Course Description What is our role in the universe as human agents capable of knowledge? What makes us intelligent cognitive agents seemingly endowed with consciousness? This is the second part of the course 'Philosophy and the Sciences', dedicated t…

• Coursera
• 10 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• 13th Mar, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious

669 ratings at Coursera

A challenging but fascinating topic on the way to achieving self-knowledge is the unconscious. For well over a century, psychologists, philosophers, and many others have posited a level of mentality that is not immediately open to introspection; some wou…

• Coursera
• 16 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• 13th Mar, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Football: More than a Game

11 ratings at Coursera

Explore the world of football (soccer), the money, the rivalries, the trends, the past, the present, the men’s game, the woman’s game and the real issues. Whether you love it, hate it or try to ignore it – join us as we go behind the scenes to examine wh…

• Coursera
• 28 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• 13th Mar, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)