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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 1, 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 5, 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 Bryan W

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Oct 27, 2015

Very well done for anyone passionate about learning.

By Chris

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Oct 4, 2020

A great introductory course to philosophical ideas.

By Akhter H K

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May 22, 2020

It was really an informative and conceptual course.

By Rihem S

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Jul 24, 2019

One of the best MOOCs I've ever studied ! Thank you

By Mike V

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Mar 11, 2018

This course is really interesting and engaging. :-)

By Stephanie C

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Sep 23, 2017

excellent teachers, clear method, great involvment.

By Frida P

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May 7, 2017

This was great. Thanks for everything. Bendiciones.

By Pascal D

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Aug 23, 2015

This was a great introductory course to Philosophy.

By MARIA T O G

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Feb 19, 2025

Este curso me hizo reflexionar y tomar acciones{on

By KARLA V G G

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Jun 21, 2023

Es bastante interesante y completo. Muy buen curso

By Marcos A

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Jan 11, 2023

Excelente muy didáctico y practico. Lo recomiendo.

By Hernan T V G

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Aug 16, 2021

EXCELENTE

ES PRACTICO Y CON EXCELENTES CATEDRATICOS

By PEDRO G M

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Apr 9, 2021

Very useful for Thought and a possible day to day.

By raghavendra v l a

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May 23, 2020

excellent....in-depth, enjoyable & superb lectures

By Marc V G

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Jan 10, 2016

Great curse! G through major philosophical issues.

By W. F

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Jul 10, 2024

It's a solid inro. course with quality resources.

By Michaela K

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Mar 8, 2023

was wonderful with all these gorgeous professors

By Eric F

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Sep 28, 2022

The course is very well structured and informing

By Ángel D M

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Jun 22, 2022

Just awesome. Ibe learn a lot. Thank youu so much

By 정진영

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Dec 30, 2021

Very good for studying basic theory of philosophy

By Mahmoud M M E

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Aug 10, 2019

the best part for me was the first part of week 5

By Erivan R

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Aug 20, 2018

This course is very good. Thank's for everything.

By Ahmad S

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Jun 10, 2024

sangat bagus dan membantu saya memahami filsafat

By Reyansh K

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Jan 26, 2022

It was quite interesting and informative course.

By Kumar A

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Jun 25, 2021

a great course i learn something new eevry week