A free university / college education

If you share a love of free learning - with no cost or boundaries - here is a wonderful resource from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT):

MIT OpenCourseWare

MIT has graciously uploaded course lectures with topics ranging from astrophysics to feminist political thought.

As I love the idea of independent learning, content from one of the world's most renouned universities is priceless. (That was sort of a pun.) I have more to say about pursuing knowledge independently, but I'm saving that for a later post.

Currently, I'm studying the basics of general philosophy and philosophy of the mind. This will go a long way in helping me out: "Mind and Machines"

Some courses even have video and audio available.

Did I mention "free"?!

Here is a list of the topics they cover (note that there are many courses within these broad topics):

• Aeronautics and Astronautics
• Anthropology
• Architecture
• Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation
• Biological Engineering
• Biology
• Brain and Cognitive Sciences
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Comparative Media Studies
• Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
• Economics
• Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
• Engineering Systems Division
• Experimental Study Group
• Foreign Languages and Literatures
• Health Sciences and Technology
• History
• Linguistics and Philosophy
• Literature
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Media Arts and Sciences
• Music and Theater Arts
• Nuclear Science and Engineering
• Physics
• Political Science
• Science, Technology, and Society
• Sloan School of Management
• Special Programs
• Urban Studies and Planning
• Women's Studies
• Writing and Humanistic Studies

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