Teaches Philosophy

Cornel West

Cornel West is an acclaimed academic and activist who believes philosophy is about raising questions where there are no clear answers. In this lesson, he establishes the fundamental ideas for the class that will open doors to new ideas and heighten meaning in your everyday life. 

Meet Your Instructor

Cornel walks you through his personal philosophy, explaining how applying critical thinking can help you navigate your everyday interactions and become a deeper thinker. 

 How to Think Like a Philosopher

To understand humanity, you must first understand yourself. In this lesson, Cornel shares how to embark on a candid journey within and discover a better understanding of self. 

What It Means to Be Human

In this lesson, Cornel explains how compassion is a form of love that is cultivated by ridding yourself of egoism.

Cultivating Compassion

Cornel provides techniques for connecting deeper with the human condition so you can move from being a spectator to a participant in your everyday interactions. 

Living a Wise and Courageous Life

In this lesson, Cornel explains how philosophy is a counterweight against forms of dogma, and looking at humanity through a philosophical lens allows for members to better understand their own egotistical proclivities, resulting in becoming the best versions of themselves. 

How Philosophy Serves Humanity

There are various forms of love that each of us is able to give and receive. In this lesson, Cornel explains what they are, how human beings are impacted by them, and the sacrifices required to achieve a love that allows you to become the best versions of yourself. 

A Philosophical Take on Love

In this lesson, Cornel unsettles the mind and empowers the soul by illuminating the delicate interplay between hope, optimism, and despair. 

Hope and Optimism, Love and Loss

Cornel shares a personal account of how the supernatural love he received from his mom and dad allowed him to define himself in spite of catastrophic circumstances.

The Importance of Receiving Love

In this lesson, Cornel explores how having a jazz-like conception of philosophy allows you to understand how music transfigures suffering, pain, and hurt into an expression that connects to humanity at large.

Case Study: John Coltrane and A Love Supreme

Cornel expands on how the intersection of music and philosophy fosters relationships in a way that allows us to transcend all the pettiness that gets in the way of building healthy communities.

The Impact of Music on Community

In this lesson, Cornel explains how human beings can use music to process grief and how doing so can enable us to move forward.

The Impact of Music on Humanity

Cornel discusses the importance of communal practices, customs, and mores in providing us with the resources to understand and shape ourselves as distinct individuals.

Fostering the Best of Your Communal Roots

Honesty is the key to living a wise and courageous life. In this lesson, Cornel unpacks how to own your sense of self and the key to understanding the difference between individuality within community and isolated individualism.  

Honesty, Trust, and Individuality in Community

Learn how to apply philosophy to everyday life as Cornel reminds us that the quest to be the best versions of ourselves is a continuous journey. 

Democratizing Philosophy

Cornel West Teaches Philosophy

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Unlock Empathy & Philosophical Wisdom

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Paul Krugman

Paul Krugman Teaches Economics and Society

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Jon Kabat-Zinn

Jon Kabat-Zinn Teaches Mindfulness and Meditation

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Doris Kearns Goodwin

Doris Kearns Goodwin Teaches U.S. Presidential History and Leadership

Lessons from Influential Black Voices

Black History, Black Freedom, and Black Love

Teaches Business Innovation

Rosalind Brewer

Rosalind Brewer Teaches Business Innovation

Rewriting the Rules of Business and Life

Whitney Wolfe Herd

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Elaine Welteroth

Elaine Welteroth Teaches Designing Your Career

Gloria Steinem and Noted Co-Instructors

Redefining Feminism

Redefining Feminism with Gloria Steinem and Noted Co-Instructors

Teach Advertising and Creativity

Jeff Goodby & Rich Silverstein

Jeff Goodby & Rich Silverstein Teach Advertising and Creativity

A Documentary by Academy Award Nominee Andrea Nevins

The Cowboy and the Queen

A Documentary by Andrea Nevins

A Documentary Film From Artist JR

Tehachapi

A Documentary by Artist JR

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LeVar Burton

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LeVar Burton Teaches the Power of Storytelling

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Spike Lee

Spike Lee Teaches Independent Filmmaking

Ryan Holiday with Noted Experts

Using Ancient Wisdom to Solve Modern Problems

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Dr. Jane Goodall

Dr. Jane Goodall Teaches Conservation

Teaches Poetic Thinking

Joy Harjo

Joy Harjo Teaches Poetic Thinking

Teaches Tracing Your Roots Through Food

Michael W. Twitty

Michael W. Twitty Teaches Tracing Your Roots Through Food

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Bob Woodward

Bob Woodward Teaches Investigative Journalism

José Andrés with Special Guest Chefs

Food, Stories, and Connections

Teaches Writing and Performing Poetry

Amanda Gorman

Amanda Gorman Teaches Writing and Performing Poetry

Teaches Scientific Thinking and Communication

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson Teaches Scientific Thinking and Communication

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RuPaul

RuPaul Teaches Self-Expression and Authenticity

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Jeff Koons

Jeff Koons Teaches Art and Creativity

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Robin Arzón

Robin Arzón Teaches Mental Strength

Pharrell Williams and Noted Co-Instructors

The Power of Empathy

The Power of Empathy With Pharrell Williams and Noted Co-Instructors

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Hillary Rodham Clinton

Teaches the Power of Resilience

Hillary Rodham Clinton Teaches The Power of Resilience

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Malcolm Gladwell

Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing

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Bill Clinton

President Bill Clinton Teaches Inclusive Leadership

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George Stephanopoulos

George Stephanopoulos Teaches Purposeful Communication

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Richard Branson

Richard Branson Teaches Disruptive Entrepreneurship 

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George W. Bush

President George W. Bush Teaches Authentic Leadership

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Madeleine Albright & Condoleezza Rice

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Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates Teaches Impactful Giving

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N. K. Jemisin

N. K. Jemisin Teaches Fantasy and Science Fiction Writing

Teaches Storytelling and Writing

Salman Rushdie

Salman Rushdie Teaches Storytelling and Writing

Chris Hadfield and Noted Co-Experts

Crisis Day

Chris Voss and Noted Co-Experts

Malala Teaches Creating Change

Malala Yousafzai

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Roxane Gay

Roxane Gay Teaches Writing for Social Change

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Bill Nye

Bill Nye Teaches Science and Problem-Solving

David Axelrod and Karl Rove Teach Campaign Strategy and Messaging

Karl Rove and David Axelrod

Teach Campaign Strategy and Messaging

With Former CIA Officers

The Art of Intelligence

Reframe Your Thinking

Ava DuVernay

With Noted Investors

Mastering the Markets

Teaches a Winning Mindset

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton Teaches a Winning Mindset

Teaches Independent Thinking and Media’s Invisible Powers

Noam Chomsky

Independent Thinking and Media’s Invisible Powers

Noam Chomsky Teaches Independent Thinking and Media’s Invisible Powers

Teaches Effective and Authentic Communication

Robin Roberts

Robin Roberts Teaches Effective and Authentic Communication

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