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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. This course is also available with captions in Chinese: https://porcelainpromo.shop/learn/zhexue-daolun...

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 Joaquin E S

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Jul 4, 2022

Watching the first-ever video of the course was really a turn off. I was so excited in learning Philosophy but the instructor wasn't really engaging and was overall boring (sorry for the language).

By Elaine G

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Oct 3, 2015

You do not know what you are getting into until you take the first class. What happen to the delete button on the class.l

By Thanasorn C

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May 9, 2020

The narrator of the video seems to have such a boring tone of voice.

By EDITH L R

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Jun 22, 2025

SON CURSOS PORQUERIA, QUE LA UVM SOLO OCUPA DE RELLENO,

By Arely M C M

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Jul 31, 2025

Es bueno, pero no me otorgaron constancia.

By Moth I a m

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Sep 6, 2020

I'm trying to unenroll but I can't!

By raj p

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Apr 30, 2020

This is a very good course

By Md O

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Feb 25, 2022

Too Lenghty and Useless.

By claudia y h g

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Nov 6, 2024

esta en ingles el curso

By Tom T

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Apr 9, 2021

This is not philosophy.

By Mahitha R

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May 6, 2020

this really boring :(

By Javiera I V E

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Mar 2, 2021

Solo está en inglés

By Itay B

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Jan 8, 2025

bad sound quality

By LUZ E E G

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Sep 10, 2023

LO ODIO