History of Philosophy

Access: There are no prerequisites for these short courses. The course material is university level.

Length of Studies: 12 months

Validation: Each of the five courses is assessed by a 5 page written assignment.

Certificate: History of Philosophy

To study philosophy, it is important to proceed in a chronological way to follow the appearance of concepts and the position of philosophers. This certificate presents the sources of philosophy with the Presocratics. We then look at Medieval philosophy of Thomas Aquinas. This course covers an introduction to political philosophy and metaphysics.

Courses

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List of Courses

A Brief History of Medieval Philosophy I

Can we be both Christians and genuine philosophers? Are faith and philosophy mutually exclusive, or not?

The Origins of Philosophy (Presocratics)

This course offers an introduction to the nature, purpose, and development of philosophy. It explores what philosophy is, why it has remained a central intellectual discipline, and how it relates to other fields of inquiry, particularly theology. Through an overview of its major areas and a study of its historical origins in ancient Greece, students are introduced to the fundamental questions that have shaped philosophical reflection. The course also examines the figure of Socrates, whose life and thought continue to define the philosophical vocation as a pursuit of truth, wisdom, and critical inquiry.