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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 investi...
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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 Sreana H

Dec 26, 2021

This was one of the best courses I ave taken so far.

By María C E S

May 21, 2020

I learn a lot, I hope to study in edinburgh someday!

By George K

Jan 17, 2018

Great intro course to philosophy, really enjoyed it!

By 胡齐琦

Dec 21, 2015

interesting, I‘d like to learn more about philosophy

By George C M

Nov 1, 2015

Good variety and challenging but achievable. Thanks.

By Bryan W

Oct 27, 2015

Very well done for anyone passionate about learning.

By Chris

Oct 4, 2020

A great introductory course to philosophical ideas.

By Akhter H K

May 23, 2020

It was really an informative and conceptual course.

By Rihem S

Jul 24, 2019

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

By Mike V

Mar 11, 2018

This course is really interesting and engaging. :-)

By Stephanie C

Sep 24, 2017

excellent teachers, clear method, great involvment.

By Frida P

May 7, 2017

This was great. Thanks for everything. Bendiciones.

By Pascal D

Aug 23, 2015

This was a great introductory course to Philosophy.

By MARIA T O G

Feb 20, 2025

Este curso me hizo reflexionar y tomar acciones{on

By KARLA V G G

Jun 21, 2023

Es bastante interesante y completo. Muy buen curso

By Marcos A

Jan 11, 2023

Excelente muy didáctico y practico. Lo recomiendo.

By Hernan T V G

Aug 16, 2021

EXCELENTE

ES PRACTICO Y CON EXCELENTES CATEDRATICOS

By PEDRO G M

Apr 9, 2021

Very useful for Thought and a possible day to day.

By raghavendra v l a

May 23, 2020

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

By Marc V G

Jan 10, 2016

Great curse! G through major philosophical issues.

By W. F

Jul 10, 2024

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

By Michaela K

Mar 8, 2023

was wonderful with all these gorgeous professors

By Eric F

Sep 28, 2022

The course is very well structured and informing

By Ángel D M

Jun 22, 2022

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

By 정진영

Dec 31, 2021

Very good for studying basic theory of philosophy