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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 John C

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Oct 25, 2020

Extremely fascinating.

By Purnendu M

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Oct 4, 2020

one of the best course

By Rufo R

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Apr 28, 2020

Completo e Interesante

By Igor P

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Oct 30, 2015

Very good! Great work!

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Aug 16, 2015

Well organize course !

By Rafael F

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Dec 17, 2024

Very clear! Thank you

By Rosa A D C

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Aug 17, 2024

Es un excelente curso

By Ana M

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Dec 15, 2022

It was a pleasure! =)

By Felipe L D O

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Sep 13, 2021

muito bom, Very God !

By Winston A W

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Nov 24, 2020

Excellent, thank you.

By Md M

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Jul 6, 2020

very important for me

By MD. A H

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Apr 1, 2020

Very important Course

By Aurodeep R

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Feb 11, 2020

Wonderfully composed!

By Bella N

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Jan 10, 2018

like this course. thx

By Zephyr L

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Dec 25, 2017

enjoying experience!!

By Felipe I B C

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Mar 27, 2016

Excelentes contenidos

By Salomon T G

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Feb 1, 2025

Great course. Thanks

By Dominic B

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Aug 21, 2024

Clear and enjoyable.

By Richard

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Aug 14, 2023

Good overall course!

By Hussain A

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Jun 7, 2021

Unbelievable course.

By Xurshida B

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Sep 14, 2020

Thank you, very much

By Mallampalli A R

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Aug 10, 2020

Great and thank full

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Jul 10, 2020

Thank you very much.