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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Plato, Socrates, and the Birth of Western Philosophy course is being provided and instructed by edX and the Tsinghua University. It has been built to give the learners an in-sight into the origins of the western philosophy.

Participants of this course will study and analyse the works of Aristotle, Plato, Heraclitus and other originators of Western philosophy in a comprehensive study of ancient Roman and Greek philosophers. This will enable the participants to build a strong grasp of the basic spirit of the Western philosophy. They will be trained to inculcate deeper thinking abilities, explore noble values, and learn to examine the world around them in different ways. They will develop a new perspective towards their surroundings. They will understand the concept and history of philosophy, religion and culture. They will learn about the society, the culture, the rules, the traditions that prevailed during the ancient times and the factors that gave birth to this philosophy.

The Highlights

Delivery mode online
Free course access
Self-paced
16 weeks of learning
1-3 hours of weekly learning
Introductory level course
Course certificate by edX and Tsinghua University
Shareable certificate
Course instructors from Tsinghua University

Programme Offerings

video transcript
Self-assessment

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 14863	yes	Tsinghua University, Beijing

Fees payable for the Plato, Socrates, and the Birth of Western Philosophy course are given below:

edX is providing course access free of cost to all candidates. In order to gain a course certificate, candidates have to upgrade and pay an amount of Rs. 14,863 /-

Fee details for Plato, Socrates, and the Birth of Western Philosophy course
Particulars
Amount
Course access
Free
Course certificate fees
Rs. 14,863

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Course certificate by edX for the Plato, Socrates, and the Birth of Western Philosophy course will be given to those participants who successfully complete the course and pay the certificate fees.

What you will learn

Knowledge of history

Participants of the Plato, Socrates, and the Birth of Western Philosophy course will have a detailed understanding of the following:

They will understand the thoughts and ideas of the ancient Greek and Roman philosophers.
They will learn about the concepts that were formed to support the ideas of the philosophers.
They will grasp the cultural factors that influenced the ancient philosophies
They will acknowledge the geographical factors that affected the ancient philosophies.
They will understand the ethical foundations that were developed in support of the philosophies.
They will grasp the termination of ancient Greek philosophy.
They will acknowledge the features of Heraclitus’ thinking.
They will learn about the axial period.

Who it is for

TeacherHistorian

This course is suitable for the candidates who aspire to pursue further studies or develop their career in fields such as:

Humanities
Greek philosophy
Roman philosophy

Application Details

Candidates can register for the Plato, Socrates, and the Birth of Western Philosophy course by following the instructions given below:

Step 1: Visit the course website https://www.edx.org/course/plato-socrates-and-the-birth-of-western-philosophy

Step 2: An option to enrol will be available on the website. Click it.

Step 3: Candidates will be asked to create an account with edX before they can proceed further.

Step 4: Once the account is created, they have to choose between audit track and verified track.

Step 5: If they select the verified track, they will have to pay the certification fees to proceed further and if they select the audit track, they will be given access to the course material instantly.

The Syllabus

Religion

Etymology
Definition
The history of philosophy

Periods and schools

Definition
Factors
The relationship with philosophy

The termination of Ancient Greek Philosophy

Definition
Axial Period
The spirit of philosophy

Instructors

Tsinghua University, Beijing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

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2: Can I give my exam through the application?

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3: Will I get course access after the course expires?

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4: What if I fail in a course?

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5: Does the course certificate include a letter grade?

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6: Can I email my pictures for ID verification?

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7: How can I get a refund?

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8: When does the ID verification expire?

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10: How will I get a receipt for the fee payment?

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