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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

EG

May 13, 2020

Clear, complete, rigorous, user friendly, open to different levels of engagement, great and wide extra materials and peer discussion, covers the Big Questions and the mains ways to focus them.

RT

Dec 7, 2022

Very informative and enjoyable. Pitched at the right level for beginners. Provided an appropriate level of challenge. Also plenty of further reading links available at the end of each module.

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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 5, 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

By Kayleigh M P

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Mar 23, 2019

Amazing, thoroughly enjoyed this course! Can't think the University of Edinburgh enough!!

By Simone C

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Aug 11, 2022

a very nice overview that allows a student to evaluate what to choose as specialization.

By ALFREDO G S

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Feb 19, 2021

Very good course. I learnt about philosophy without having to read Aristoteles or Hegel.

By Jonathan G

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Jun 24, 2020

Some great content. Course book (purchased separately) is an excellent entry level text.

By �Shivam R

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Jun 21, 2020

Found a new horizon of opportunity for me!

One of the best course one can ever complete.

By Francis X S

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May 5, 2020

A wonderful course that provides just the right amount of challenge to keep one engaged.

By Andrea B

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Aug 15, 2018

nice, wide introduction. great way to stimulate curiosity and prompt to further research

By Xiaoyu Z

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Oct 29, 2017

The content of this course is deep and broad enough and the lectures are in high quality

By Deleted A

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Sep 17, 2016

Very memorable and very educational. I learned more about the topic with these modules.

By Andres L L

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Nov 10, 2015

An excellent course that makes you ask and answer really important questions about life.

By Jackson S

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Feb 20, 2025

this platform is very helpful, I enjoyed and looking forward to learn more ...thank you