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20 Best Philosophy MOOC / Non-credit Programs Online

We compared 20 Philosophy courses currently listed on Coursera, edX and Udemy, priced from $19.99 to $199.99. 11 come from a named university or institution, including Sungkyunkwan University, Dartmouth College and University of Bayreuth. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
20
Price range
$19.99 – $199.99
Providers
Coursera, edX, Udemy
Last updated
30 Aug 2026
How these 20 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, edX, Udemy, matched to "Philosophy" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $199.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Korean Philosophy and Culture

    Offered by Sungkyunkwan University

    This course will give you the cultural and historical background to begin your journey into Korean philosophy, and there is no prerequisite knowledge on philosophy required. Anybody who either has an interest in Korean c...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Question Reality! Science, philosophy, a search for meaning

    Offered by Dartmouth College

    How much can we know of the physical world? Can we know everything? Or are there fundamental limits to how much we can explain? If there are limits, to what extent can we explain the nature of physical reality? RealityX...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Korean Philosophy Electives

    Offered by Sungkyunkwan University

    This Specialization is designed for learners who wish to broaden their understanding of Korean philosophy through diverse and engaging topics. It is ideal for those interested in exploring how philosophical ideas are exp...

    $49.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Korean Philosophy Essentials

    Offered by Sungkyunkwan University

    This Specialization is envisioned for learners who wish to deepen their interest in the Korean language and culture or to expand their cross-cultural philosophical interests to Korean philosophy. You will learn essential...

    $49.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Trial Lessons: Philosophy and Computer Science

    Offered by University of Bayreuth

    Open to a new degree? Try it! This compact course will offer you a glimpse into the master's programme Philosophy & Computer Science at the University of Bayreuth in Germany. Throughout seven chapters, you will gain insi...

  6. 6
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    intro to philosophy: the power of free will

    Free will is the notion that we can make choices and decisions without being limited by external factors or deterministic forces. It suggests that humans are free to act following their own rationality, desires, or moral...

    $199.99
    listed price
  7. 7
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    Yoga Philosophy - now Yoga Alliance accredited

    Knowledge is power and this kind of knowledge is going to empower you in many ways. Plus, it is available at amazingly great value at Udemy. The ancient Vedic Teachings are more than just a study. They are - in my o...

    $89.99
    listed price
  8. 8
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    Philosophy 101: The Great Thinkers & Their Ideas

    Welcome to Philosophy 101What is reality? Do we have free will? How should society function? These are some of the fundamental questions that philosophy seeks to answer. This course is designed to introduce you to some o...

    $89.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Lowest price here

    Western Philosophy – From Reason to Enlightenment

    Western philosophy refers to the philosophical ideas and works of the Western world.It includes Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Kant, among many others.Western philosophy begins in the pre-Socrates era and reaches the moder...

    $19.99
    listed price
  10. 10
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    The Path to Happiness: What Chinese Philosophy Teaches us about the Good Life

    Offered by Harvard University

    Why should we care about Confucius? Explore ancient Chinese philosophy, ethics, and political theory to challenge your assumptions of what it means to be happy, live a meaningful life, and change the world.

    $149.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Jurisprudence: Introduction to the Philosophy of Law

    Offered by University of Surrey

    Discover the philosophical underpinnings of the law, from making legal arguments to our moral obligation to obey the law.

    $30.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    Food Philosophy, by FemFusion Fitness

    This course explores the philosophical aspects of food, encouraging learners to think critically about what they eat and the implications of their dietary choices. You'll delve into various cultural perspectives, ethical...

    $19.99
    listed price
  13. 13
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Philosophy and Critical Thinking

    Offered by The University of Queensland

    META101Ax: Thinking about thinking

    $99.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Language, Proof and Logic

    Offered by Stanford University

    The ability to reason is fundamental to human beings. Whatever the discipline or discourse it is important to be able to distinguish correct reasoning from incorrect reasoning. The consequences of incorrect reasoning can...

    $140.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Understanding Religious Symbolism

    Offered by Seoul National University

    Understanding Religious Symbolism This course aims to provide a broader and deeper understanding of how religious people have thought and practiced by introducing basic theories of religious symbolism and by demonstratin...

    $54.00
    listed price
  16. 16
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Cosmology

    Offered by University of Cambridge

    Cosmology explores the origin, structure, evolution, and ultimate fate of the universe. In this course, learners investigate the evidence for the Big Bang, the expansion of space, and the relic radiation of the Cosmic Mi...

    $49.00
    listed price
  17. 17
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Think Again III: How to Reason Inductively

    Offered by Duke University

    Want to solve a murder mystery? What caused your computer to fail? Who can you trust in your everyday life? In this course, you will learn how to analyze and assess five common forms of inductive arguments: generalizatio...

    $29.00
    listed price
  18. 18
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

    Offered by Duke University

    By taking Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking you will improve your ability to identify, analyze, and evaluate arguments by other people (including politicians, used car salesmen, and teachers) and also to constr...

    $49.00
    listed price
  19. 19
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most

    Offered by University of Michigan

    Welcome to Finding Purpose and Meaning in Life: Living for What Matters Most! In this course, you’ll learn how science, philosophy and practice all play a role in both finding your purpose and living a purposeful life. Y...

    $49.00
    listed price
  20. 20
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Think Again II: How to Reason Deductively

    Offered by Duke University

    Deductive arguments are supposed to be valid in the sense that the premises guarantee that the conclusion is true. In this course, you will learn how to use truth-tables and Venn diagrams to represent the information con...

    $29.00
    listed price

Best Philosophy MOOC / Non-credit Programs Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Introduction to Korean Philosophy and Culture Coursera Sungkyunkwan University $49.00 View →
2 Question Reality! Science, philosophy, a search for meaning Coursera Dartmouth College $49.00 View →
3 Korean Philosophy Electives Coursera Sungkyunkwan University $49.00 View →
4 Korean Philosophy Essentials Coursera Sungkyunkwan University $49.00 View →
5 Trial Lessons: Philosophy and Computer Science edX University of Bayreuth View →
6 intro to philosophy: the power of free will Udemy $199.99 View →
7 Yoga Philosophy - now Yoga Alliance accredited Udemy $89.99 View →
8 Philosophy 101: The Great Thinkers & Their Ideas Udemy $89.99 View →
9 Western Philosophy – From Reason to Enlightenment Udemy $19.99 View →
10 The Path to Happiness: What Chinese Philosophy Teaches us about the Go... edX Harvard University $149.00 View →
11 Jurisprudence: Introduction to the Philosophy of Law edX University of Surrey $30.00 View →
12 Food Philosophy, by FemFusion Fitness Udemy $19.99 View →
13 Philosophy and Critical Thinking edX The University of Queensland $99.00 View →
14 Language, Proof and Logic edX Stanford University $140.00 View →
15 Understanding Religious Symbolism edX Seoul National University $54.00 View →
16 Cosmology Coursera University of Cambridge $49.00 View →
17 Think Again III: How to Reason Inductively Coursera Duke University $29.00 View →
18 Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking Coursera Duke University $49.00 View →
19 Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most Coursera University of Michigan $49.00 View →
20 Think Again II: How to Reason Deductively Coursera Duke University $29.00 View →

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