This recap module revisits the essential themes and concepts covered in the course thus far. It reinforces understanding and prepares students for deeper analysis in subsequent modules.
This module introduces students to the foundational concepts of general philosophy, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of various philosophical questions. It covers the significance of philosophical inquiry and its impact on understanding existence.
This module explores the birth of modern philosophy, focusing on key transitions in thought that paved the way for contemporary philosophical discourse. Students will examine how early thinkers challenged existing paradigms.
This module discusses the contributions of Aristotle to Galileo, tracing the evolution of philosophical thought. It highlights key ideas and their relevance to modern philosophical discussions.
This module examines the early modern period, focusing on the philosophical shifts from Galileo to Descartes. It analyzes how these thinkers influenced the development of modern science and philosophy.
This recap module revisits the essential themes and concepts covered in the course thus far. It reinforces understanding and prepares students for deeper analysis in subsequent modules.
This module introduces Thomas Hobbes, focusing on his philosophies regarding human nature, social contract, and the foundations of political philosophy. Students will explore Hobbes's influential ideas and their implications.
This module covers Robert Boyle's corpuscularian theory, discussing its significance in the development of scientific thought and its impact on philosophy. Students will analyze Boyle's contributions to understanding the natural world.
This module explores Isaac Newton's instrumentalism and its philosophical implications. Students will examine Newton's contributions to science and their relevance to philosophical discussions on empiricism and reality.
This module introduces John Locke, focusing on his theories of knowledge, identity, and government. Students will explore Locke's impact on modern philosophy and political theory.
This module delves into George Berkeley's idealism, examining its challenges to materialism and its philosophical implications. Students will analyze Berkeley's arguments and their relevance to contemporary discussions.
This module introduces David Hume, focusing on his empiricism, skepticism, and theories of human understanding. Students will explore Hume's significant contributions to philosophy and their lasting influence.
This module provides concluding remarks on David Hume's philosophies, emphasizing his influence on subsequent philosophical thought. Students will reflect on Hume's legacy and its implications for modern debates.
This module addresses the problem of induction as presented by Hume, examining its significance in the philosophy of science and epistemology. Students will analyze the challenges posed by induction and possible resolutions.
This module discusses skepticism regarding the external world, exploring various philosophical arguments and perspectives. Students will engage with the implications of skepticism and consider possible responses.
This module explores possible answers to skepticism, presenting various philosophical responses and their implications. Students will critically evaluate these responses in the context of contemporary philosophy.
This module introduces Cartesian dualism, examining Descartes' distinction between mind and body. Students will explore the implications of dualism for understanding consciousness and identity.
This module discusses modern responses to dualism, exploring various philosophical perspectives that challenge or support Cartesian dualism. Students will critically analyze these positions and their significance.
This module introduces the concept of knowledge, exploring its definitions and significance in philosophy. Students will examine various theories of knowledge and their implications for understanding truth and belief.
This module discusses the traditional analysis of knowledge, focusing on justified true belief and its critiques. Students will engage with philosophical debates surrounding the nature of knowledge.
This module examines Gettier problems and other complications related to the traditional analysis of knowledge. Students will explore the implications of these challenges for our understanding of knowledge.
This module discusses skepticism, externalism, and the ethics of belief, examining how these concepts intersect. Students will analyze the implications of these ideas for epistemology and moral philosophy.
This module introduces primary and secondary qualities, focusing on the philosophical distinctions made by early modern philosophers. Students will explore the implications of these distinctions for understanding perception and reality.
This module discusses problems with resemblance in the context of primary and secondary qualities. Students will critically analyze how these problems affect our understanding of perception and knowledge.
This module explores abstraction and idealism, examining how these concepts relate to our understanding of reality. Students will engage with philosophical arguments supporting and opposing these views.
This module addresses how we make sense of perception, exploring philosophical theories and arguments related to sensory experience. Students will analyze the implications of these theories for knowledge and belief.
This module introduces the concepts of free will, determinism, and choice, discussing their philosophical significance. Students will engage with debates surrounding these concepts and their implications for moral responsibility.
This module explores different concepts of freedom, analyzing how these concepts intersect with philosophical discussions on autonomy and moral responsibility. Students will critically evaluate various perspectives.
This module focuses on Hume's views on liberty and necessity, examining his arguments regarding free will and determinism. Students will engage with Hume's influence on contemporary philosophical debates.
This module discusses making sense of free will and moral responsibility, exploring various philosophical approaches and their implications. Students will analyze how these concepts shape our understanding of ethics.
This module introduces personal identity, examining philosophical questions surrounding what it means to be a person. Students will explore various theories and their implications for understanding selfhood.
This module focuses on John Locke's theories of personal identity, analyzing his views on memory and consciousness. Students will engage critically with Locke's contributions to the philosophy of self.
This module addresses problems for Locke's view of personal identity, examining critiques and challenges to his theories. Students will analyze the implications of these challenges for contemporary discussions on identity.
This module explores the relationship between persons, humans, and brains, discussing the philosophical implications of these distinctions. Students will engage with various theories and their relevance to understanding identity.