Learn to think critically about present-day issues
You will develop a critical perspective on science and society, as well as sharp argumentation and writing. This will be a useful skill in your own field.
More information about each course can be found in the study guide.
How should we act? What is the good life? This course offers an overview of the main approaches in contemporary ethics, and discusses many everyday dilemmas.
What is good science? This course covers central themes from the philosophy of science, such as how science is different from non-science, the role of values in science, the responsibilities of scientists, and the possible limits of science.
This course forms an introduction to ancient and medieval philosophy, and covers texts by the great minds of that period, including Plato, Aristotle, Boethius, Thomas van Aquino and Ockham.
This course is on the great minds from the 17th to the 20th century who had a deep influence on philosophical thought in general and views about science and culture in particular.
How should society be organized? In this course, you will learn about the most important views behind the modern political spectrum.
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