Name: Introduction to Philosophy
Brand: The University of Edinburgh
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.7 (2273 reviews)

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This course will introduce you to some of the main areas of research in contemporary philosophy. Each module a different philosopher will talk you through some of the most important questions and issues in their area of expertise. We’ll begin by trying to understand what philosophy is – what are its characteristic aims and methods, and how does it differ from other subjects? Then we’ll spend the rest of the course gaining an introductory overview of several different areas of philosophy. Topics you’ll learn about will include: Epistemology, where we’ll consider what our knowledge of the world and ourselves consists in, and how we come to have it; Philosophy of science, where we’ll investigate foundational conceptual issues in scientific research and practice; Philosophy of Mind, where we’ll ask questions about what it means for something to have a mind, and how minds should be understood and explained; Political Philosophy, where we'll investigate whether we have an obligation to obey the law; Moral Philosophy, where we’ll attempt to understand the nature of our moral judgements and reactions – whether they aim at some objective moral truth, or are mere personal or cultural preferences, and; Metaphysics, where we’ll think through some fundamental conceptual questions about free will and the nature of reality. The development of this MOOC has been led by the University of Edinburgh's Eidyn research centre. To accompany 'Introduction to Philosophy', we are pleased to announce a tie-in book from Routledge entitled 'Philosophy for Everyone'. This course companion to the 'Introduction to Philosophy' course was written by the Edinburgh Philosophy team expressly with the needs of MOOC students in mind. 'Philosophy for Everyone' contains clear and user-friendly chapters, chapter summaries, glossary, study questions, suggestions for further reading and guides to online resources. Please click "Start Here" and navigate to the "Optional Reading" page for more information. This course is also available with captions in Chinese: https://www.coursera.org/learn/zhexue-daolun Learners can apply for Financial Aid directly with Coursera to assist with the cost of accessing the full course and gaining a certificate for successfully completing the course....

Top reviews

Jul 5, 2017

I found this course incredibly stimulating. A wonderfully structured introduction to European philosophy. All modules well presented. How lucky we are to have learning like this at our fingertips.

May 15, 2020

I enjoyed the course a bit. But in middle i got stuck for some lectures which were designed in a bit difficult way to understand. Otherwise the rest of the materials were great. Learnt a Lot!

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By Kheyreddine H

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Aug 14, 2015

You didn't give me an Honor Code Certificate!

By Jittu V

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Aug 22, 2020

really enjoyed it! interdisciplinary indeed!

By Mariel d l G

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Apr 8, 2020

it makes you think and it has great teachers

By Carmen G S

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Nov 4, 2018

Suggestive, attractive for the times being..

By Akhil S

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May 8, 2021

I didn't get the certificate at the end....

By 张祖悦Momo Z

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Aug 30, 2015

It is a very wonderful clan of Philosophy

By Deleted A

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Jan 24, 2020

Good Course to Grow and Enrich Ourselves

By Matthew P

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Dec 2, 2016

Very interesting and thought-provoking!

By Gisell H

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Oct 6, 2022

Excelente introduccion a la filosofia

By Abigail S C

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May 31, 2020

Maybe we can have new videos next time

By Sanju G

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Mar 12, 2023

This course is very useful for moocs.

By Samuel r t

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Oct 13, 2015

Ha faltado mayor claridad al respecto

By Adriana

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Jul 6, 2016

Muy buen curso solo un poco confuso.

By An H T

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Mar 10, 2021