Chevron Left
返回到 Introduction to Philosophy

学生对 The University of Edinburgh 提供的 Introduction to Philosophy 的评价和反馈

4.7
星
9,681 个评分

课程概述

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://hua.dididi.sbs/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....

热门审阅

HP

Jun 21, 2020

Thank you for this interesting course! I particularly liked the questions asked (both practice questions and quiz). It makes us think critically and not just stop with understanding the concepts.

IH

Feb 21, 2023

I already had a Bachelor's in Philosophy degree. But, this course has the potential to comprehensively elaborate on the aspects that were lacking and that I was unable to comprehend in a unique way.

筛选依据：

2126 - Introduction to Philosophy 的 2150 个评论（共 2,277 个）

创建者 Marianne L

•

Oct 16, 2019

very interesting, I recommend !

创建者 Josh K

•

Jun 2, 2017

Simplistic but well explained.

创建者 Dr. D R S

•

Jun 10, 2020

Beautifully designed course.

创建者 Satyam S

•

Mar 26, 2021

This is a very good course.

创建者 Stefanie K

•

Jan 29, 2016

Very good, too short though

创建者 Самойлов Д М

•

Nov 18, 2025

super i feel myself coool!

创建者 Rohit B

•

Dec 18, 2020

Fun and interacting course

创建者 ABHISHEK U

•

May 30, 2020

It was really insightful.

创建者 Charlotte O H

•

Oct 10, 2022

Philosophy is confusing

创建者 SUTHAHAR P

•

May 21, 2020

Nice Mind Opening Course

创建者 Marianela C

•

Jan 3, 2024

This class was great!!

创建者 ALI A B

•

Apr 17, 2020

thanks for this course

创建者 Paul M

•

Aug 18, 2015

very enjoyable course

创建者 Daipayan C

•

Jan 12, 2017

it was a good course

创建者 patu k

•

Sep 30, 2024

Inspired to reflect

创建者 SULAGNA S

•

Apr 23, 2020

The course is good.

创建者 Терефенко П Р

•

Jan 15, 2017

Such a good course!

创建者 Paul J

•

Dec 22, 2016

Nice intro to topic

创建者 Jagriti c

•

Jun 29, 2021

Course was so good

创建者 Mrunal D P

•

May 3, 2020

Interesting course

创建者 Juan F

•

Aug 19, 2018

great for starters

创建者 Yusuf S

•

Jun 9, 2017

helpful and brief.

创建者 Chris S

•

Nov 10, 2016

Good Introduction!

创建者 Swapnil M

•

Sep 13, 2020

thank you so much

创建者 Myo T H

•

May 26, 2020

Very Good Lecture