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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....

Top reviews

LT

Sep 2, 2015

I thoroughly enjoyed this course and find that it encouragingly sets some directions, and of course, raises my excitement for further study into some of the different fields of philosophy. Thank you.

AR

Jul 6, 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.

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By Keith N

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Mar 18, 2021

Great introduction to an interesting topic which I wish I had experienced earlier in life :)

By Nisha K

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Feb 11, 2021

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to learn about Philosophy. It was very insightful!

By Matheus L D

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Jul 29, 2020

A great opportunity to learn about major issues concerning modern philosophy. Thank you all!

By James C

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Aug 3, 2017

A great overview. There were topics I wanted to study in depth but it was a great overview.

By Euclides V

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Dec 22, 2015

Curso bem difícil, são necessárias muitas horas de dedicação, mas que valem a pena no final.

By Seshachalam A

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May 24, 2021

Its really challenging and exploratory - Prof A.Seshachalam, IFIM College, Bengaluru. India

By Martin L Y

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Dec 29, 2020

Great for beginners who want to get a glimpse of philosophy and its many possible branches.

By Fathima S

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Jul 6, 2020

This course is vary useful to me.

I really very proud of the couse.

It increases my knowledge

By Aadam b

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Nov 18, 2019

I learn about philosophy clear and perfectly.I thank to coursera website and then teachers.

By Juan P O

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Feb 20, 2019

Thanks for this great course! all the teachers excellent and the topics very interesting.

By Amanda M

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Sep 23, 2016

Es un curso que tiene mucha profundidad y requiere volver a leerlo para entender. Muy bueno

By HECTOR S H

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Jun 27, 2016

Me gusta mucho, siento que es más interesante de lo que me imaginaba y aprenderé demasiado.

By leopoldo m

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Oct 10, 2015

This course give us a basic and broad perspective about the current philosophical problems.

By Уляна К

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Mar 24, 2021

Such an interesting and exiting couse! I really like the covered topics and the lecturers.

By Shum C H

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Sep 9, 2020

I've learnt a lot about philosophy. The topics are interesting and the video are detailed.

By Todd B T

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Jul 26, 2020

Very insightful and interesting course. I learned a lot, very knowledgeable and enjoyable

By Lorena R d L

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Jun 21, 2020

Excelente curso! Entrei em contato com a filosofia de uma maneira que nunca havia entrado.

By RIC A D

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Jun 3, 2020

The course is informative and it really talks about introducing Philosophy in lighter way.

By Anthony T

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May 6, 2020

Very easy to understand for a complete beginner philosopher starting to expand their mind!

By Ladislao A S

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Aug 3, 2017

bastante completo e interesante, fácil de comprender. Descripción perfecta de introducción

By Tracy T

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May 14, 2016

An excellent course providing a great overview of major philosophical ideas and arguments.

By Viktória G

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Jun 1, 2023

I really enjoyed this course, helped me a lot with preparing for my exam from Philosophy.

By isamir a

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Oct 2, 2022

Explanation of philosophy and philosophical topics more than of philosophers specifically

By Javairia N

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Sep 11, 2020

Very detailed and engaging course. The supplementary material provided is also excellent.

By Abrar H S

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Jul 15, 2020

Very good course gained a good deal of knowledge regarding the introduction to philosophy