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Learn philosophy

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Learn philosophy

Philosophy develops essential skills in critical thinking, logical reasoning, and ethical analysis that are valuable across all careers and life decisions. This learning plan is ideal for curious minds seeking to understand life's big questions, professionals looking to enhance their analytical capabilities, or anyone wanting to engage more deeply with ideas that shape culture, politics, and personal values. Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, or lifelong learner, philosophical training provides timeless tools for navigating complexity and uncertainty.

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11 coursesUpdated 11 days ago
The Problems of PhilosophyPhilosophy: Ancient Wisdom for Modern LifeThe Republic11 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Learn philosophy with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Learn philosophy.

What You'll Learn

  • Master critical thinking skills to analyze complex ideas and question fundamental assumptions about reality, knowledge, and existence
  • Understand the foundational concepts of Western philosophy through the works of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
  • Explore how Enlightenment thinkers revolutionized our understanding of reason, science, and human cognition
  • Engage with existentialist perspectives on meaning, freedom, and authenticity in modern life
  • Develop a philosophical framework for examining ethical dilemmas and making reasoned decisions
  • Connect ancient wisdom to contemporary challenges and apply philosophical thinking to everyday situations

Begin your philosophical journey by learning how to think critically and explore the fundamental questions that have captivated humanity for millennia.

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The Problems of Philosophy

Exploring knowledge, reality, and existence through philosophical inquiry

8 m
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source 1source 2A Brief Outline of the World's Philosophies [33+ Schools of Thought] - Philosophy Buzzsource 4
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Philosophy: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life

Journey through 2,500 years of human wisdom from Socrates to Sartre. Discover how philosophical insights about meaning, consciousness, and ethics provide practical tools for navigating modern existence.

10 m

Discover the birth of Western philosophy through Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, whose insights on knowledge, ethics, and reality continue to shape modern thought.

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The Republic

Exploring justice, philosophy, and the ideal society through Socratic dialogues.

12 m
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Open Socrates

Confront life's deepest questions with philosophy's most dangerous thinker.

9 m
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Ancient Greek PhilosophyThe 5 Great Schools of Ancient Greek Philosophy - ThoughtCoA Little History of PhilosophyThe Metaphysics
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Ancient Greek Philosophy: From Socrates to Stoics

Journey through 2,000 years of groundbreaking Greek thought, from the first rational thinkers to Plato's Forms and Stoic wisdom. Discover how ancient insights still guide modern life.

11 m

Explore how Descartes, Hume, and Kant revolutionized philosophy by questioning knowledge, reason, and the limits of human understanding.

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An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding

A philosophical masterpiece exploring the limits of human knowledge, reason, and the nature of cause and effect.

9 m
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Critique of Pure Reason

Kant's groundbreaking philosophical work exploring the limits of human reason and the nature of knowledge and reality.

10 m
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Philosophy's Greatest Hits: Think or Die Trying

Lena and Miles drag you kicking and screaming through 2,500 years of humanity's biggest brain battles-from Socrates to Nietzsche-while mercilessly calling out your intellectual laziness every step of the way.

33 m

Engage with existentialist thinkers who confronted the absurdity of existence and challenged us to create authentic meaning in a uncertain world.

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Being and Nothingness

A radical philosophical exploration of human existence, freedom, and the nature of consciousness in a godless universe.

8 m
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On Being and Becoming

A fresh perspective on existentialism, exploring its diverse ideas and relevance to modern life's challenges and opportunities.

9 m
The Thoughts of Friedrich Nietzsche

From your gym shirt to Elon Musk's ambitions, Nietzsche's philosophy shapes our world. This episode unpacks how his radical ideas on meaning-making, suffering, and self-creation offer powerful tools for modern life. Drawing from Viktor Frankl's survival wisdom, Jordan Peterson's rules, and cutting-edge psychology.

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