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Chinese Thought: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science - Part 1
by Edward Slingerland- 0.0
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5 Weeks
This course is designed to give students a thorough introduction to early (pre-221 BCE) Chinese thought, its contemporary implications, and the role of religion in human well-being. An empirically-grounded framework for studying other cultures and cultural history The origins of early Chinese culture and religion Religion or spirituality and the role of meaning in human well-being...
$49
Philosophy, Science and Religion: Philosophy and Religion
by Dr Orestis Palermos , Professor Mark Harris , Professor Duncan Pritchard , Dr J Adam Carter , Dr Mog Stapleton- 4.6
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Approx. 24 hours to complete
Philosophy, Science and Religion mark three of the most fundamental modes of thinking about the world and our place in it. The first course in the Philosophy, Science and Religion series, 'Science and Philosophy' was launched early in 2017 and you can sign up to it at any time. Epistemic Virtues and Vices in Science and Religion...
Chinese Thought: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science - Part 2
by Edward Slingerland- 0.0
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5 Weeks
An introduction to early Chinese thought, exploring connections with Western philosophy, spirituality, mindfulness, modern science and everyday life. This course is designed to give students a thorough introduction to early (pre-221 BCE) Chinese thought, its contemporary implications, and the role of religion in human well-being. Religion or spirituality and the role of meaning in human well-being...
$49
The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World
by Prof. dr. Petra Sijpesteijn- 4.7
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Approx. 25 hours to complete
Did you know that the Middle East under Muslim rule in those days was the world’s beating heart of trade, but also of science and scholarship? Did you know that this generally open-minded, curious and open society stimulated many great innovations and inventions? We will show you the impressive markets of places like Cairo and Samarkand....
Relativism
by Annalisa Coliva- 4.2
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Approx. 11 hours to complete
Relativism is an ancient philosophical doctrine which has recurred time and again in the history of philosophy. It has also transcended the boundaries of that discipline, for it has shaped much of the methodology in anthropology and sociology, as well as in critical theory and literary studies. Discuss the role of Relativism in contemporary society...
Age of Jefferson
by Professor Peter S. Onuf- 4.7
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Approx. 10 hours to complete
This course provides an overview of Thomas Jefferson's work and perspectives presented by the University of Virginia in partnership with Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. Together, UVA and Monticello are recognized internationally as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Declaration and American History Jefferson and Religion Jefferson and Religion Readings Jefferson and Religion...
Political Economy of Institutions and Development
by Richard Thomas Griffiths- 4.7
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Approx. 23 hours to complete
Does the type of governance effect economic development and social change or is it the other way around? How do we measure it and how trustworthy is the data? These issues and many more will be examined in this course along with a wide library of sources and a biting criticism. Society and Fragmentation Society and Fragmentation Society and Fragmentation...
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Big History - From the Big Bang until Today
by Esther Quaedackers- 4.6
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Approx. 12 hours to complete
Welcome to this Big History course! In this course, renowned scientists and scholars from the University of Amsterdam and beyond will take you on a journey from the Big Bang until today while addressing key questions in their fields. Is our Standard Model of elementary particles and fundamental forces complete? Why did states, writing and state religion emerge together?...
Classical Sociological Theory
by Bart van HeerikhuizenTop Instructor- 4.9
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Approx. 13 hours to complete
This Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) will offer the participants an introduction into the most important classical sociological readings between the 18th and 20th century. Highly influential social science scholars, such as Karl Marx, Max Weber and Emile Durkheim, will be discussed during 8 sessions. 2 Mechanic and Organic Solidarity 5 Egoistic and Altruistic Suicide...
Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases
by Professor Kermit Roosevelt, III- 4.8
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Approx. 6 hours to complete
Constitution and landmark Supreme Court cases interpreting it. Quiz on the Constitution and three branches of government Amendments and the First Amendment Class 11: Free Exercise of Religion Clause Quiz on the amendments and First Amendment Criminal Procedure and Federalism and Nationalism Class 17: The Ninth and Tenth Amendments Class 18: The Civil War and Reconstruction...
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