Whats Covered
 
This course is designed to be a comprehensive introduction to the exciting world of philosophy. Over 15 modules, we'll explore fundamental questions about knowledge, reality, ethics, and the meaning of life. Each module will include lectures, readings, discussion prompts, and quizzes to help you develop your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Course Structure:
Module 1: What is Philosophy?
Defining Philosophy
The History of Philosophy
Branches of Philosophy
Module 2: Knowledge and Skepticism
What is Knowledge?
Types of Knowledge
Skepticism and the Problem of Doubt
Module 3: Reality and Metaphysics
What is Metaphysics?
Monism vs Dualism vs Pluralism
The Problem of Existence
Module 4: Logic and Reasoning
Deductive and Inductive Reasoning
Fallacies and Arguments
Formal Logic Systems
Module 5: Ethics and Morality
What is Ethics?
Consequentialism vs. Deontology vs. Virtue Ethics
Moral Dilemmas
Module 6: Political Philosophy
Forms of Government
Justice and Equality
Social Contract Theory
Module 7: Philosophy of Mind
The Mind-Body Problem
Consciousness and Self-Awareness
Free Will vs. Determinism
Module 8: Philosophy of Language
The Meaning of Meaning
Reference and Truth
Language and Thought
Module 9: Epistemology: Theories of Knowledge
Empiricism vs. Rationalism
A Priori vs. A Posteriori Knowledge
Skepticism and the Gettier Problem
Module 10: Philosophy of Science
The Scientific Method
Demarcation of Science
Scientific Explanations
Module 11: Philosophy of Religion
Arguments for the Existence of God
The Problem of Evil
Faith vs. Reason
Module 12: Eastern Philosophy (Bonus Module!)
Ancient Indian Philosophy (Hinduism, Buddhism)
Confucianism and Daoism
Module 13: Contemporary Philosophy
Existentialism, Phenomenology, and Postmodernism
Bioethics and Philosophy of Technology
Feminist Philosophy
Module 14: Critical Thinking Skills Workshop
Developing Strong Arguments
Identifying Bias and Fallacies
Evaluating Evidence
Module 15: The Meaning of Life
Theories of Happiness
Existentialism and the Search for Meaning
Philosophy and the Good Life