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About the Course

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. But what is intellectual humility, anyway? And why do people seem so drawn toward intellectual arrogance? Psychologists, philosophers, theologians, and educationalists are now suggesting some answers. In this course we try to define intellectual humility and intellectual virtues in general, and ask how we know who is humble. All lectures are delivered by leading specialists, and the course is organised around a number of interesting readings and practical assignments which will help you address issues related to humility in your daily life. This course is a part of a series which explores the theory, the science and the applied issues surrounding intellectual humility (the latter two coming in June and November 2017). Completing all three courses will give you a broader understanding of this fascinating topic. Look for: • Intellectual Humility: Science - https://www.coursera.org/learn/intellectual-humility-science • Intellectual Humility: Practice - https://www.coursera.org/learn/intellectual-humility-practice You can also follow us on twitter: @EdiPhilOnline and #IHMOOC...

Top reviews

HT

Jul 22, 2022

Very good course, with extensive material and levels of involvement depending on time and interest. The professors speak very clearly and are engaging.

WS

Aug 15, 2018

I think I learned a bit that I'll keep with me for a long time. Really enjoyed the course. :)

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By DeadSanity

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May 1, 2025

Despite interesting subject, I've quit after around half an hour. In those half an hour we haven't defined what so called Intellectual Humility is, but we managed to introduced more than 5 new terms and acronym. Either I'm not up to such intellectual debate or or the course really fails to explain wording. Considering the course was meant for the beginners and that we want to spread the knowledge, I'm wondering why so complicated terms are used when it could be explained in less sophisticated manner.

By Philip M

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Dec 22, 2016

I do not feel that this course is ready for publication and is overlong for the material presented.

By Shonal R

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Apr 8, 2020

Teachers are not good