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Modern Philosophy: Descartes to Kant

Explore key ideas in modern philosophy, from Descartes to Kant, with insightful lectures by Gregory B. Sadler. Start learning now!

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Introduction to Modern Philosophy

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.

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📚Books(3)

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Meditations on First Philosophy

Meditations on First Philosophy - A book resource

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An Essay Concerning Human Understanding

An Essay Concerning Human Understanding - A book resource

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Critique of Pure Reason

Critique of Pure Reason - A book resource

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🌐Websites(4)

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Philosophy Now

Magazine with modern philosophy articles

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earlymoderntexts.com

Early Modern Texts is a digital library of primary sources from the early modern period (roughly 1500–1700), offering free, carefully edited texts for study and teaching. It provides scholarly introductions, annotations, and tools to explore foundational works in philosophy and related fields.

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kantwesley.com

A scholarly resource focused on Immanuel Kant and modern philosophy, offering articles, summaries, and reading guides to help students study Kantian theory and its influence on contemporary thought.

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descartes.org

Descartes.org is an online hub for René Descartes and Cartesian philosophy, offering background on the thinker and his ideas. It features primary texts (with translations), biographical and historical context, and scholarly essays to support study of modern philosophy.

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🎙️Podcasts(2)

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The Kant

Welcome to The Nephron Segment: A Kidney Podcast, where nephrology is always concentrated, sometimes convolute, but never dilute. Join a group of nephrons as we try to push the boundaries of kidney medicine.

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Enlightenment Weekly

True Tales of Enlightenment

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