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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 Irvin M L

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Jul 11, 2019

Es una buena introducción al mundo de la filosofía

By José L

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Sep 2, 2017

bastante interesante, explicado de manera sencilla

By Branko P

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Feb 19, 2017

Nice introduction in basic philosophical concepts.

By Lauren H

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Aug 21, 2015

Well created and gives plenty of food for thought!

By Yiyang L

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Aug 22, 2019

little repetitive.. But overall great material!!

By Paweł J Z

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Mar 13, 2016

Good course, very arbitrary chosen topics though

By Jawaad a

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Aug 26, 2020

how will i get my certificate??? i didnt get it

By Kalyaneswar J

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Jun 23, 2020

Excellent course with well-structured contents.

By Ayala R L E

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May 22, 2016

great, perhaps the tests doesn't work very well

By Binoy P

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Apr 14, 2021

Great experience.

Thank you so much coursera .

By Karen T C R

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Aug 5, 2017

Hay unas lecturas muy largas y muy complejas.

By Luis M P

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May 19, 2017

Buen curso que te lleva a pensar diferente...

By Kheyreddine H

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Aug 14, 2015

You didn't give me an Honor Code Certificate!

By Jittu V

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Aug 23, 2020

really enjoyed it! interdisciplinary indeed!

By Mariel d l G

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Apr 8, 2020

it makes you think and it has great teachers

By Carmen G S

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Nov 4, 2018

Suggestive, attractive for the times being..

By Akhil S

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May 8, 2021

I didn't get the certificate at the end....

By 张祖悦Momo Z

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Aug 31, 2015

It is a very wonderful clan of Philosophy

By Deleted A

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Jan 24, 2020

Good Course to Grow and Enrich Ourselves

By Matthew P

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Dec 2, 2016

Very interesting and thought-provoking!

By Gisell H

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Oct 6, 2022

Excelente introduccion a la filosofia

By Abigail S C

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May 31, 2020

Maybe we can have new videos next time

By Sanju G

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Mar 13, 2023

This course is very useful for moocs.

By Samuel r t

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Oct 13, 2015

Ha faltado mayor claridad al respecto

By Adriana

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Jul 6, 2016

Muy buen curso solo un poco confuso.