Faced with difficult questions people often tend to dismiss and marginalize dissent. Political and moral disagreements can be incredibly polarizing, and sometimes even dangerous. And whether it’s Christian fundamentalism, Islamic extremism, or militant atheism, religious dialogue remains tinted by arrogance, dogma, and ignorance. The world needs more people who are sensitive to reasons both for and against their beliefs, and are willing to consider the possibility that their political, religious and moral beliefs might be mistaken. The world needs more intellectual humility.
Intellectual Humility: Theory
The University of EdinburghAbout this Course
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Getting started
2 hours to complete
4 readings
4 readings
About This Course10m
Optional Reading10m
How to Use Discussion Forums10m
Get to Know Your Classmates1h
4 hours to complete
What is intellectual humility?
by Dr Ian Church and Dr Peter Samuelson
4 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 68 min), 4 readings, 5 quizzes
10 videos
Introduction2m
Other accounts of intellectual humility13m
The doxastic account12m
Introduction - the wisdom of the folk5m
How do we become humble?9m
Humility and cognition6m
Are some people born humble?7m
Humility and emotions5m
How do we know who is humble?3m
4 readings
Before you begin...10m
Recommended Reading for Module 110m
Extra Reading for Module 110m
Extra Video Material Related to Module 110m
5 practice exercises
Initial reflections on humility30m
Understanding the doxastic account30m
Practice quiz30m
Module Quiz10m
Reading quiz on “What Is it to Be Intellectually Humble?” by Bob Roberts30m
4 hours to complete
What is an intellectual virtue?
by Professor John Greco
4 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 51 min), 5 readings, 4 quizzes
8 videos
What is virtue epistemology?8m
The advantages of virtue epistemology8m
Two kinds of intellectual virtue8m
How are character and faculty virtues related?5m
Intellectual humility as a virtue7m
Virtuous communities3m
Two misconceptions (note: this is an extension following the part of the lecture entitled: 'Two kinds of intellectual virtue')8m
5 readings
Find and share examples of virtue!10m
Recommended Reading for Module 210m
Some other videos you might want to watch10m
Extra Reading for Module 210m
Extra Video Material Related to Module 210m
4 practice exercises
Initial thoughts on virtue30m
Practice Quiz30m
Module Quiz30m
Reading quiz on the Stanford Encyclopedia’s “Virtue Epistemology” entry30m
4 hours to complete
How do we know who is intellectually humble?
by Professor Peter C. Hill
4 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 63 min), 4 readings, 4 quizzes
7 videos
Introduction: a brief overview of humility7m
Conceptualising intellectual humility8m
Measuring general humility9m
Measuring intellectual humility9m
Measuring general humility - extended version discussing additional measures10m
Measuring intellectual humility - extended version discussing additional measures18m
4 readings
Before you finish...10m
Recommended Reading for Module 310m
Extra Reading for Module 310m
Extra Video Material Related to Module 310m
4 practice exercises
Initial reflections on measuring humility30m
Practice Quiz30m
Module Quiz30m
Reading quiz on “Measures of Intellectual Humility: A Reference Guide” by Madeleine King and Justin L. Barrett30m
3 hours to complete
End of course assignments
3 hours to complete
4 readings
4 readings
Show what you learned by editing the Wikipedia entry on intellectual humility!10m
A brief How-To10m
TRAILER: Intellectual Humility: Science10m
TRAILER: Intellectual Humility: Practice10m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM INTELLECTUAL HUMILITY: THEORY
by GLJun 3, 2020
Intellectual Humility: Theory is an important course for any leader or person who wishes to increase their awareness in a changing world and to understand the importance of awareness and knowledge.
by CTJun 30, 2020
This really motivated me to consciously practice intellectual humility. I would definetely recommend this course to whoever may want to open their mind and get a bigger picture of the world.
by SMDec 12, 2017
After this class I can say that I dwell on aspects I learned every day. Among the best MOOCs available. This should be required at colleges and universities. Highly recommend.
by JMMay 2, 2017
I am a computer scientist who hates waffle. This course presents a topic that I have no knowledge about in a way that is interesting , succinct and thought provoking
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