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According to legend, inscribed on walls of the temple on the sacred site of Delphi in Ancient Greece were two premier injunctions: NOTHING IN EXCESS, and KNOW THYSELF. This course will be an examination of the latter injunction in an effort to discover what self-knowledge is, why it might be valuable, and what, if any, limitations it might face. What is missing from a person lacking in self-knowledge that makes her less wise, virtuous, or competent in certain areas than others who have this capacity, and what if anything might she do to fill that gap? Historical sources as well as recent research in philosophy, experimental social psychology, and neuroscience will inform our investigation, in the course of which we will become students of our own dreams, and cultivate some meditative practices. Learning Outcomes: Learners will gain familiarity with prominent themes from Western, classical Chinese, and Buddhist approaches to our knowledge of ourselves. In the course of doing so, they will gain an appreciation of the relation of self-knowledge to wisdom, of the value of intellectual humility, as well as of methods of learning about oneself that do not depend on introspection. Learners will also become familiar with contemporary research in experimental social psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience into the emotions, the unconscious, the role of affect in decision making, and self-deception. They will also gain an appreciation of a challenge to the assumption of a coherent, unified self that derives from the Buddhist tradition. --- This course was created by a partnership between The University of Edinburgh and Humility & Conviction and Public Life Project, an engaged research project based at the University of Connecticut and funded by a generous grant from the John Templeton Foundation. 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....

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NW

May 16, 2020

This was incredibly fun and relatively easy to follow. The additional readings were also helpful in painting a better picture of the topics. Very recommended!

DA

Feb 17, 2021

My Gratitude to the Teacher. He was Great. Thank you so very much Sir! Be well and keep influencing people the best way possible

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创建者 Tomáš M

Mar 24, 2021

Very interesting presentation of competing ideas from philosophy and its history about what human mind can be. The material is organized chronologically, recent concepts about emotions are mentioned towards the end. Many links to to other interesting readings and podcasts are provided. Thank you prof. Green.

创建者 Joe B

Mar 31, 2022

Some thought provoking videos and ideals brought forward. I enjoyed the variety of philosophers and ideologies that were presented. Maybe not for everyone but certainly could be intereting for anyone who thinks about purpose in life, self-awareness, and consciousness.

创建者 Mohini S

Aug 1, 2023

I gained insights into how philosophy evolved through ages. I always had some questions about what people in my history books actually said and did. I am grateful for what I learned.

创建者 Susan R

May 15, 2023

It was an interesting course, but it was too short and sweet. I wish it would have gone more in depth into some topics / been longer. But overall the lectures were interesting.

创建者 P N A

Jun 4, 2020

More visuals and videos to explain the course content would have made teh course more interesting.

The videos with just the Porfessor speaking were sometime monotonous.

创建者 Tatiana F M

Sep 4, 2018

Very interesting course and subject. There is much more to learn about it, I'm waiting for the next course to go deeper in the subject.

创建者 Jonathan F

Feb 1, 2022

This course was fairly difficult requiring some effort, but it was worthwhile to gain a basic knowledge of western philosophy.

创建者 Emily S

Jan 16, 2023

Good survey, coherently presented. But the speaker talks way too fast and you must pay careful attention to catch it all.

创建者 Ferd A S B

Jan 5, 2025

It was confusing. Module 5 was the most comprehensive material from this course and I've learned a lot from it.

创建者 Daniel H

May 18, 2021

Interesting introduction and overview for those from non-Philosophy background but are interested in it

创建者 Ricardo R d P

Mar 15, 2021

I had the impression the emphasis was put on the limits, rather on the value of self-knowledge...

创建者 Orianna S

Apr 23, 2020

The majority of the coursework is highly useful in daily life, which I greatly appreciated.

创建者 louis f d m p s

Mar 17, 2019

Very interesting, I think it is a great start to the knowledge of thyself this background.

创建者 Husain A H

May 18, 2021

The course is heavly theoritical, I like it. And I hope they add more practicality to it.

创建者 D S

Feb 19, 2019

Tests were pretty easy, did not challenge much. Not that that´s bad, its just a thing.

创建者 Kali

Sep 27, 2018

Enjoyed the lectures very much. Found it to be thought provoking and informative.

创建者 elizabeth k

Aug 1, 2022

It was just the right length, gaves s a thirst for more and was not boring.

创建者 Sirinarueman M

Apr 19, 2020

this is very new to me, good to know such that things in life.

创建者 Wasi R

Sep 28, 2018

Module 4 felt a bit dry but the first three were interesting.

创建者 Eldon R C T

Dec 18, 2024

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创建者 Yohana A

Sep 16, 2024

I expected to have more conclusions on the course's information and material. There is much more to read on one's own compared to the guide of the teacher.

创建者 Ann T

Aug 12, 2022

The instructor could be more engaging in his teaching style.

创建者 Paul G

Feb 22, 2023

Very informative. Good, dense lectures.

创建者 Zouhair E

Dec 20, 2025

Grand titles and empty talk... a person reading from his laptop's screen, a soulless content.