<p>Ancient Philosophy: Plato &amp; His Predecessors is a self-paced online course on Coursera from the University of Pennsylvania, taught by Professor Susan Sauvé Meyer. It introduces learners to the birth of Western philosophy by studying the pre-Socratic thinkers and Plato's major dialogues.</p><ul><li>No prerequisites; designed as a beginner-level introduction to ancient philosophy.</li><li>Four modules covering: the Milesians and Heraclitus; Parmenides through Plato; Plato on virtue, teaching and justice; and Plato on reality and goodness.</li><li>Includes video lectures, readings, discussion prompts, quizzes and peer-reviewed assignments.</li><li>Free to enrol; full access and a verified certificate require Coursera Plus, payment for the certificate, or Coursera Financial Aid.</li></ul><p>Enrol directly through Coursera using a free account; the course is open on a continuous rolling basis.</p>