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Study global humanities

PLAN DE APRENDIZAJE

Study global humanities

This learning plan provides essential context for understanding our interconnected world by exploring the ideas, beliefs, and creative expressions that have shaped human societies. It's ideal for curious learners seeking a broad humanistic education, professionals working across cultures, educators, or anyone wanting to develop deeper cultural literacy and critical thinking about humanity's shared heritage and future.

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12 cursosActualizado 11 days ago
SapiensThe Lessons of HistoryThe Complete History of Human Civilization12 sources

Cómo Se Creó Este Plan de Aprendizaje

Este plan fue creado por la IA propietaria de BeFreed para ayudarte a aprender Study global humanities con facilidad. Está curado a partir de una investigación profunda sobre el tema y estructurado en torno a los viajes de aprendizaje más efectivos probados por los usuarios de BeFreed.

Cada episodio ofrece lecciones breves y de alto impacto destiladas de fuentes de primera clase: libros bestseller, artículos de investigación y conocimientos de expertos. Juntos, forman un camino sofisticado pero accesible para dominar Study global humanities.

Lo que Aprenderás

  • Trace humanity's evolution from prehistoric cognitive breakthroughs through the emergence of ancient civilizations and their lasting legacies
  • Analyze major philosophical and religious traditions to understand how diverse cultures approach fundamental questions of meaning, ethics, and existence
  • Develop visual literacy by studying artistic expressions across cultures and time periods, gaining appreciation for different aesthetic traditions
  • Synthesize cross-cultural perspectives to understand contemporary global challenges, cultural exchange, and human interconnectedness
  • Build a comprehensive framework for understanding human civilization as an integrated story of ideas, beliefs, creativity, and social development

Explore the sweeping story of humanity from our cognitive revolution to the rise of great civilizations, understanding the forces that shaped societies across continents and millennia.

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Sapiens

A sweeping narrative of human history

9 m
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The Lessons of History

A concise exploration of human history's patterns and lessons, distilling wisdom from millennia of civilization's triumphs and failures.

10 m
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The Silk RoadsSapiensThe Lessons of HistoryWorld History Timeline: Key Eras & Civilizations - MindMap AI
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The Complete History of Human Civilization

Journey through world history from the cognitive revolution to modern times, exploring how trade routes, shared beliefs, and grand transitions shaped our interconnected world. Discover why Asia was civilization's true center and what patterns from the past reveal about our future.

9 m

Journey through the world's great philosophical and religious traditions to understand how different cultures have grappled with questions of existence, morality, and the divine.

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A History of God

Tracing the 4,000-year evolution of monotheism in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

9 m
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A Brief History of Thought

A captivating journey through Western philosophy, exploring life's big questions and how great thinkers tackled the human condition.

9 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

Discover how humans across cultures have expressed themselves through art and visual media, and learn to see the world through the lens of diverse artistic traditions and cultural perspectives.

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Civilizations

A captivating journey through art history, exploring how humans have depicted themselves and the divine across cultures and time.

7 m
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Ways of Seeing

A provocative exploration of visual culture, challenging how we perceive art and imagery in modern society.

9 m
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Decoding Japan: Benedict's Cultural Detective Story

Jackson and Miles explore Ruth Benedict's groundbreaking analysis of Japanese culture, revealing how she decoded an entire civilization's psychology without ever visiting Japan. From shame vs guilt cultures to the integration of beauty and warrior spirit, discover insights that transformed postwar u

18 m

Examine how our interconnected world has evolved and where humanity stands today, synthesizing insights about cultural exchange, progress, and the challenges facing our global civilization.

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Enlightenment Now

The case for reason, science, and human progress.

9 m
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Destiny Disrupted

A historical narrative of the Islamic world's impact on global events through Islamic eyes.

9 m
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The Grand Tapestry: World History and Politics

Journey through millennia of human civilization, from ancient Silk Road networks to modern global politics. Explore how empires rose and fell, political systems evolved, and the same fundamental challenges of power, trade, and cooperation echo across time.

28 m

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