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About the Course

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

CS

Apr 19, 2021

As some things can be explained by science but our thoughts and feelings are based on the individual and sometimes the answers we seek may never be answered and this course has proven same.

JA

Jul 16, 2020

Excelente. Presenta un abanico de problemas de la filosofía. Pensar en ellos lleva a múltiples cuestiones que aun deben ser pensadas. Felicitaciones al equipo de docentes por tan excelente labor

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By Florence V

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Aug 17, 2015

It is interesting. Thank you !

By John W

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Jun 11, 2023

Best course on the subject!!!

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Oct 23, 2020

Great Course but study a lot.

By GonzaleX R

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Sep 12, 2020

Muy interesante y productivo!

By Jaime A

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May 3, 2020

Excellente curso. Maravilloso

By Angela B

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Nov 28, 2017

VERY USEFUL AN EASY TO ACCESS

By Gerardo T

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Jul 7, 2017

its Excellent, so interesting

By Yuri K V R d S L

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Oct 27, 2015

Estou gostando muito do curso

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Mar 9, 2024

Thanks great for good course

By Dayron F A C

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Jul 21, 2022

Thanks, is a excelent course

By Elene K

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Jun 3, 2022

Fascinating model of course.

By Gulchexra J

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Dec 3, 2020

Я могла найти мой сертификат

By Laura M P

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Nov 28, 2020

So interesting and complete!

By Nilsu T

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Nov 24, 2020

It was an interesting course

By Jacky M

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Oct 18, 2020

So very interesting! Thanks!

By Kris B

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Aug 10, 2020

This is an excellent course.

By Patricio v C

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Aug 1, 2020

excelent course , thanks....

By Dr. N S

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Jun 9, 2020

Wonderful course.....enjoyed

By Daniel A M A

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May 27, 2020

Excelente curso, interesante

By Eric

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Jun 12, 2019

It's a great course. Thanks!

By Martin R S

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Feb 15, 2019

Loving it so far, brilliant.

By Georgia C

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Oct 31, 2017

Thank you! Very interesting!

By Monica N

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May 5, 2016

Wonderful and challenging...

By 苏津岳

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Sep 13, 2015

a nice start for philosophy!

By Elena G

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Aug 16, 2015

Awesome, witty, informative.