Big questions about life, ethics, and knowledge. Master philosophy through bite-sized, swipeable learning tiles — designed for busy people who want to learn on the go.
This Philosophy short course on SkillTiles breaks down everything you need to know into 10 structured milestones, each packed with bite-sized learning tiles you can swipe through in under 15 seconds each.
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your knowledge, this online philosophy course uses AI-powered content to adapt to your learning pace. Each tile delivers a focused concept, example, or quiz — making it perfect for commutes, coffee breaks, or quick study sessions.
Covering 70 key topics across 10 milestones, this course takes you from foundations to practical application. Earn badges as you complete each milestone and track your progress on your learning dashboard.
Course Curriculum
1
Philosophy 101
Major ideas from Socrates to modern thinkers
what is philosophySocrates and questioningPlato's cave allegoryethics: utilitarianism vs deontologyDescartes' 'I think therefore I am'free will debateexistentialism basics
2
What Is Philosophy?
The love of wisdom
branches of philosophyphilosophical methodasking good questionscritical thinking in philosophyphilosophy vs science vs religionwhy philosophy matterscommon misconceptions
3
Ethics
Right, wrong, and moral reasoning
utilitarianismdeontology (Kantian ethics)virtue ethicsmoral relativismtrolley problem and thought experimentsapplied ethicsmoral development
4
Epistemology
The nature of knowledge
what is knowledgejustified true beliefskepticismempiricism vs rationalismreliable sources of knowledgecognitive biasesepistemology in the digital age
5
Metaphysics
The nature of reality
what is realitymind-body problemfree will vs determinismpersonal identitytime and spacecausationpossible worlds
6
Logic & Argumentation
Reason well and spot fallacies
deductive vs inductive reasoningvalid vs sound argumentscommon logical fallaciesinformal fallacies (ad hominem, straw man)formal logic basicsargument mappingeveryday logic skills
7
Ancient Philosophy
Greek and Eastern foundations
Socratic methodPlato's forms and caveAristotle's philosophyStoicismEpicureanismEastern philosophy (Buddhism, Confucius)legacy of ancient thought
8
Modern Philosophy
Enlightenment to present
Descartes and doubtHume's empiricismKant's critical philosophyexistentialism (Sartre, Camus)pragmatismphenomenologycontemporary analytic philosophy
9
Political Philosophy
Justice, rights, and governance
social contract theoryRawls' theory of justicelibertarianismMarx and classfeminism in philosophyhuman rights philosophical basisdemocracy and participation
10
Philosophy Mastery
Apply philosophy to life
philosophy of mindphilosophy of scienceaesthetics and beautybioethicsAI ethicsphilosophical counselingdeveloping your worldview