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PHILOSOPHY (Basics) |
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The philosopher Socrates about to take poison hemlock as ordered by the court. |
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Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with reality, existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational argument. The word "philosophy" comes from the Greek φιλοσοφία (philosophia), which literally means "love of wisdom". |
If your want is to learn Philosophy, this course is for you |
Simone de Beauvoir, Jean-Paul Sartre and Che Guevara (Cuba, 1960).
Course content:
- Philosophy
- An Introduction to Philosophy 1
- Epistemology: Reason and Experience
- Mind and Metaphysics: Persons
- Politics and Religion: why should I be governed?
- An Introduction to Philosophy 2
- Epistemology: Knowledge of the External World
- Mind and Metaphysics: Freewill and Determinism
- Politics and Religion: God and the World
- Key Themes in Philosophy
- Political Philosophy
- Human nature
- Competing views of the state
- What is liberty?
- Why is liberty valuable?
- What are rights?
- Problems of rights
- What is justice?
- Justice and redistribution
- Nation states
- Philosophy of Mind
- Philosophical Problems
- Introducing the Meditations
- The method of doubt and its purpose
- Inducing doubt
- The Cogito
- Clear and distinct ideas
- The first "proof" of God
- The Cartesian circle
- Essential natures
- Removing scepticism
- Mind and body
- Dualistic problems
- Ancient philosophy (from the pre-Socratics through Plato to Aristotle) and how Greek ideas helped shape the destiny of the western world.
- Modern philosophy (Descartes’s rationalism, Locke’s and Hume’s empiricism, Nietzsche’s nihilism, Sartre’s existentialism, Derrida’s deconstruction, and many others).
- Eastern philosophy (including Taoism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and the monotheism of the Middle east).
- Philosophy’s recent turn to computer modelling to help understand the mind and other highly complex systems.
- Careers and opportunities
- Final project submission assignment
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Duration of the course
One year, but the actual time duration of the course of studies depends on each student's personal commitment and capabilities. You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies.
Study Method
REALIZE YOUR AMBITION WITH WUACADEMIA
Price
€500 (for one year home study)
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Study Method |
The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students will receive all course materials by post or online, plus tutor support by email. |
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Online Learning: |
- All course materials are online
- Study on almost any computer
- Learn from home, work, the library - anywhere
- Even more affordable - no printing & packaging cost
- Get started even quicker - no need for delivery
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Qualification |
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Professional Certificate of achievement.
The training courses have been designed specifically to meet the needs of learners who prefer to study from home. |
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The School of Athens by Raphael (1509–1510), fresco at the Apostolic Palace, Vatican City. |
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Le philosophe Aristote (par Raphael) |
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La philosophie trône parmi les septs arts libéraux– Illustration extraite de l'Hortus deliciarum de Herrad von Landsberg (12è siècle) |
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