Intellectual character is formed from a set of attributes that distinguish an individual as capable of clear, effective thought. Building your intellectual character is not something you will learn at school. But it consists of innate characteristics that can be improved on. Here are some online courses that will help you discover your intellectual character, build it and use it well. 

To Spark Your Curiosity

The Einstein Revolution:

This course traces Einstein’s engagement with relativity, quantum mechanics, Nazism, philosophy, arts and technology. It is sure to catch your interest and spark your curiosity. Find out more about it here: https://www.edx.org/course/einstein-revolution-harvardx-emc2x#.VQ3bX9KUc99

The Science of Happiness:

This course will introduce you to the science-based principles around leading a happier and more meaningful life, with enriched growth and development. It can offer a useful change in perspective. Find it here: https://www.edx.org/course/science-happiness-uc-berkeleyx-gg101x#.VQ3cP9KUc99

To Seek Truth and Better Understanding

Introduction to Probability:

Also called ‘The Science of Uncertainty’, this course uses basic, practical examples to explain probability. It teaches students how to analyse the world of data around them. Find it here: https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-probability-science-mitx-6-041x-0#.VQ3eO9KUc99

Leaders of Learning:

Take up this course to explore and chart your own method of learning and understanding. You will also get a clearer picture of leadership, organisation and physical design. Find it here: https://www.edx.org/course/leaders-learning-harvardx-gse2x#.VQ3eQ9KUc99

To Strategise Better

Communicating Strategically:

This course will help you build your communication and presentation skills and improve your professional life. It is aimed at experts like scientists, engineers and other technical experts.
Find it here: https://www.edx.org/course/communicating-strategically-purduex-pn-15-1#.VQ3fN9KUc99

Becoming a Resilient Person:

This course teaches stress management to help you improve your performance. It is applicable to students and professionals.
Find it here: https://www.edx.org/course/becoming-resilient-person-science-stress-uwashingtonx-ecfs311x#.VQ3fOdKUc99

To Build a Critical Eye

Making Sense of News:

Now here is one all of us can use. This course will introduce you to the sensibility and critical thinking you need to wade through the flood of ‘news’ that is published in the age of social media.
Find it here: https://www.edx.org/course/making-sense-news-hkux-hku04x#.VQ3gftKUc99 

Making Sense of Climate Science Denial:

Unravel the myths surrounding climate change and understand the danger that is staring us in our faces. It is an interesting course to understand the phenomenon of ‘climate change denial’.
Find it here: https://www.edx.org/course/making-sense-climate-science-denial-uqx-denial101x#.VQ3gftKUc99