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The Open University

Introducing philosophy

The Open University via OpenLearn

Overview

Ever wondered what it would be like to study philosophy? This free course, Introducing philosophy, will introduce you to the teaching methods employed and the types of activities and assignments you would be asked to undertake should you wish to study philosophy and the human situation.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Approaching philosophy
  • 1 Approaching philosophy
  • 2 Doing philosophy
  • 2 Doing philosophy
  • 3 Studying philosophy
  • 3 Studying philosophy
  • 4 Conclusion
  • 4 Conclusion
  • References
  • Acknowledgements

Reviews

4.0 rating, based on 2 Class Central reviews

4.3 rating at OpenLearn based on 48 ratings

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  • Gaelle Touma
    this course helped me understand what is involved in the study of philosophy and get into the spirit of the philosophical reasoning in a rudimentary way

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