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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

AE

Jan 5, 2022

It is a great curse to beging in the area of philosophy, it shares a few of the major questions of philosophy from it´s origins from diverse point of views, and the professors are remarkable.

SD

Jul 3, 2019

This course is my first ever serious attempt to know Philosophy and it has been an excellent opportunity to know about different facets of modern Philosophy. I am curious to know more now! Thanks!

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Jul 10, 2020

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Sep 11, 2017

Good course overall.

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Aug 3, 2017

me quede pensando...

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May 26, 2017

Gracias! Ejemplares!

By Karen J T S

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Dec 16, 2016

i learned so much <3

By Fadi F

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Aug 19, 2015

Could've been harder

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Aug 14, 2015

everybody must do it

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Apr 8, 2025

exelencia educativa

By David W

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May 4, 2022

Good online course!

By Aman V

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Dec 18, 2021

This is good course

By Fernando J R P

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Jun 20, 2021

Excellent lectures!

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Aug 9, 2020

Very helpful course

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Jun 22, 2020

EXCELENTE, GRACIAS!

By RENU E A

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May 10, 2020

Highly informative.

By Francisco d A d S C

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Jul 2, 2019

I love this course.

By Theo L

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May 16, 2018

Very insightful and

By Yahya A B

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Sep 10, 2017

an excellent course

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Jan 12, 2016

Love this course :)

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Mar 9, 2023

thank you perfect

By Jaffar A

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May 19, 2022

EXCELLENT LECTURES

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Jan 24, 2021

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By Utsav S

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Nov 21, 2020

amazing content !!

By Javier A R R

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Oct 13, 2020

Excelente curso!!!

By Tabitha E S

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Oct 6, 2020

Interesting course