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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

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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Intellectual Humility: Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Attributes, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Research, Psychological Evaluations, Surveys, Software Testing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      National Taiwan University

      東亞儒家:人文精神二(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (2))

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Political Sciences, Culture, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Ancient History, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      東亞儒學:孟子一(East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius (1))

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Ancient History, Research, Social Studies, Education and Training, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      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, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Reality Bites: Introduction to metaphysics

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      莊子─人情 (Zhuangzi─Between People)

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Lifelong Learning, Open Mindset, Mindfulness, Adaptability, Curiosity, Stress Management

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Intellectual Autonomy

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Research, Behavioral Economics, Persuasive Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Human Learning, Psychology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      EKP2: Formation of Korean Neo-Confucianism

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Ancient History, Graphical Tools

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Korean Music, A Philosophical Exploration: Sungkyunkwan University
    • Intellectual Change in Early China: Warring States and Han: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Intellectual Humility: Theory: The University of Edinburgh
    • 東亞儒家:人文精神二(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (2)): National Taiwan University
    • 東亞儒學:孟子一(East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius (1)): National Taiwan University
    • Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Structuring Values in Modern China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Reality Bites: Introduction to metaphysics: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • 莊子─人情 (Zhuangzi─Between People): National Taiwan University

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