Philosophy doesn’t have such easy prescriptions—and for good reason. Philosophers are interested in gaining the broadest possible understanding of things, whether that be nature, what is possible, …

This introduction to philosophy will touch on some key questions that have been around for centuries and that neither science nor religion have addressed to the general satisfaction of those who wonder.

Jun 3, 2025 · This textbook is a solid introduction to historical and contemporary philosophy and surveys all of the major topics. I found the writing to be very accessible with technical terms highlighted and …

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 …

This bookshelf brings together a range of Introduction to Philosophy textbooks designed to provide learners with a foundation in philosophical thinking, history, and practice.

Philosophy is a branch of human inquiry and as such it aims at knowledge and understanding. We might expect that the value of philosophy lies in the value of the ends that it seeks, the knowledge and …

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Jul 8, 2025 · As such, for the sake of introducing you to the concepts of philosophy, we will approach the subject with small, tangible steps, and instead show how to think like a philosopher before diving into …

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 …

Catalog Course Introduction to Philosophy: God, Knowledge and Consciousness Learn how to ask and answer big questions. Pursue a verified certificate to have your work graded and commented upon …