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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://www.coursera.org/learn/zhexue-daolun Learners can apply for Financial Aid directly with Coursera to assist with the cost of accessing the full course and gaining a certificate for successfully completing the course....

Top reviews

NS

May 15, 2020

I enjoyed the course a bit. But in middle i got stuck for some lectures which were designed in a bit difficult way to understand. Otherwise the rest of the materials were great. Learnt a Lot!

SD

Jan 28, 2022

This course is my first ever serious attempt to know Philosophy and it has been an excellent opportunity to know about different facets of modern Philosophy. I am curious to know more now! Thanks!

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By FIORELLA V P M

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Oct 11, 2020

ME ENCANTÓ, LA INFORMACIÓN ES EXCELENTE

By Raja B

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Sep 27, 2020

OUT OF THE WORLD, OUTSTANDING, AWESOME.

By Amr O H

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Aug 25, 2020

great introduction and very interesting

By Mayor7x

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May 26, 2020

Muy buen curso, excelente para empezar.

By Keawalin S

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Apr 16, 2020

This course is so good! worth learning!

By asia n

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Sep 8, 2018

enlightening, fun and thought provoking

By Miodrag I

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Dec 18, 2015

Interesting topics and great lecturers.

By Oscar M

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Nov 22, 2015

Excelente curso y grandes instructores.

By Rechel H

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Sep 7, 2015

amazing course,professional but funny .

By HILDA M L L

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May 25, 2025

excelente curso excelentes maestros !

By V T

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Aug 29, 2024

Very enjoyable and interesting course.

By JUDIHT A M

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Jun 5, 2023

Excelente muy interesante y productivo

By VLADIMIR L

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Jun 25, 2020

Muchas gracias me gustó mucho el curso

By Paul m

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Jun 19, 2020

Excellent. Informative and challenging

By Hassan J

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May 18, 2020

Generally, a very enlightening course!

By Ransfield S M

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Feb 28, 2020

Great way to acquire knowledge! AAA+++

By Leonardo A

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Jul 28, 2017

Un curso muy completo y bien diseñado.

By Gustavo A G A

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Jun 1, 2017

it' a great course with good teachers.

By Leo

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Jan 14, 2016

Super interesante, muy bien explicado.

By Enzo B

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Dec 24, 2015

Really clear and functional so far. A+

By JOSE L B M

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Aug 18, 2025

Me encanta. Espero terminar el curso.

By Lwazi

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Aug 22, 2020

Great experience. Keep up the Quality

By Asdrubal A

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Jan 27, 2020

Excellent, direct and well exposed !!

By Osvaldo A F

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May 27, 2019

Congratulations for this nice course.

By Carolina B V

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Jan 31, 2019

Me encantó, muy didáctico y completo.