This module discusses Hume's views on liberty and necessity, exploring his arguments concerning free will and determinism. Students will critically analyze Hume's position and its relevance to contemporary debates.
This introductory module sets the stage for the General Philosophy course, familiarizing students with fundamental philosophical questions and the importance of philosophical inquiry. It encourages critical thinking and engagement with various philosophical traditions.
This module explores the origins of modern philosophy, examining the pivotal ideas and developments that marked the transition from medieval to modern thought. Key figures and their contributions will be discussed in detail.
This module investigates the philosophical advancements from Aristotle through to Galileo, highlighting their impact on scientific inquiry and philosophical thought. The contributions of these thinkers to epistemology and metaphysics will be emphasized.
Focusing on the early modern period, this module covers significant philosophical shifts introduced by Galileo and Descartes. Their contributions to science and philosophy will be analyzed, showcasing their influence on subsequent thinkers.
This recap module reviews important concepts covered throughout the course, reinforcing students' understanding of philosophical ideas and figures discussed. It serves as a bridge to deeper explorations of specific philosophers.
This module introduces Thomas Hobbes, examining his contributions to political philosophy and his views on human nature. Students will engage with Hobbes' social contract theory and its implications for modern political thought.
This module delves into Robert Boyle's corpuscularian theory, exploring its significance in the development of modern science and philosophy. Boyle's experiments and ideas about matter will be critically analyzed.
Focusing on Isaac Newton, this module examines his instrumentalism and its implications for the philosophy of science. Students will learn about Newton's methods and their influence on scientific inquiry and philosophy.
This module introduces John Locke, focusing on his theories of knowledge, identity, and government. Locke's impact on liberal philosophy and education will be emphasized, providing insights into his enduring relevance.
Exploring George Berkeley's idealism, this module examines his views on perception and reality. Students will engage with Berkeley's arguments against materialism and analyze the implications of his philosophy for modern thought.
This module provides an introduction to David Hume, focusing on his empiricism and skepticism. Students will explore Hume's contributions to philosophy, particularly in the areas of knowledge and understanding human experience.
In this concluding remarks module on David Hume, students will reflect on his philosophical legacy and the significance of his thoughts in contemporary discussions on skepticism and empiricism.
This module focuses on the problem of induction as presented by Hume, exploring its implications for scientific reasoning and the nature of knowledge. Students will discuss various responses to this enduring philosophical challenge.
This module examines skepticism regarding the external world, highlighting key philosophical arguments and perspectives. Students will engage with the challenges posed by skepticism and discuss possible responses to it.
This module presents possible answers to skepticism about the external world, encouraging students to critically evaluate different philosophical positions and their implications for knowledge and belief.
Introducing Cartesian dualism, this module explores Descartes' distinction between mind and body, discussing its implications for understanding personal identity and consciousness in philosophical and scientific contexts.
This module discusses modern responses to dualism, examining various philosophical theories that challenge or support Descartes' view of the mind-body relationship. Students will consider the implications for contemporary philosophy.
This module introduces the concept of knowledge, exploring its nature and significance in philosophy. Students will engage with classical definitions and contemporary debates regarding what constitutes knowledge.
Focusing on the traditional analysis of knowledge, this module examines the justified true belief model and its criticisms. Students will learn about the implications of these discussions for epistemology.
This module discusses the Gettier problem and other complications that arise in the analysis of knowledge. Students will explore how these challenges impact the understanding of knowledge and belief.
Exploring skepticism, externalism, and the ethics of belief, this module encourages students to critically analyze various perspectives on knowledge and belief systems, fostering a deeper understanding of their implications.
This module introduces primary and secondary qualities, examining the philosophical distinctions made by thinkers like Locke and their implications for perception and understanding of reality.
Focusing on problems with resemblance, this module critiques the theory of qualities and discusses challenges posed by contemporary philosophical thought on perception and understanding reality.
This module explores abstraction and idealism, discussing how these concepts relate to perception and the nature of reality. Students will engage in critical discussions on the implications of idealist thought.
In this module, students will learn about making sense of perception, discussing philosophical inquiries surrounding the nature of perception and its role in understanding the world. Various theories will be examined.
This module introduces the concepts of free will, determinism, and choice, engaging students in discussions about their implications for moral responsibility and ethical decision-making in contemporary society.
Focusing on different concepts of freedom, this module examines various philosophical perspectives on freedom, autonomy, and constraints, fostering critical discussions on their implications for individual rights and society.
This module discusses Hume's views on liberty and necessity, exploring his arguments concerning free will and determinism. Students will critically analyze Hume's position and its relevance to contemporary debates.
In this module, students will explore how to make sense of free will and moral responsibility, examining philosophical theories that address the relationship between freedom, choice, and ethical accountability.
This module introduces personal identity, exploring philosophical questions surrounding what it means to be a person. Students will engage with various theories and implications for understanding identity over time.
This module focuses on John Locke's views on personal identity, examining his theories and the implications for contemporary discussions on identity and continuity over time.
In this module, students will analyze the problems posed for Locke's view of personal identity, discussing critiques and alternative perspectives that challenge his theories on identity and continuity.
This module examines the relationship between persons, humans, and brains, discussing philosophical inquiries about consciousness and identity. Students will engage with contemporary debates surrounding the nature of personhood.