Principles of Philosophy — Online Philosophy Course
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Principles
of
Philosophy
The questions that have driven human thought for millennia. Logic, ethics, knowledge, and reality examined with rigor and genuine curiosity.
What You'll Learn
A full semester of principles of philosophy — completed at your own pace, with no deadlines or fixed class times.
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Identify and explain fundamental philosophical concepts, including epistemology, ethics, and value theory, as a foundation for philosophical inquiry
- Classify and compare major philosophical traditions and perspectives — such as rationalism, empiricism, and feminist ethics — to understand their historical and conceptual distinctions
- Apply logical reasoning and argumentation to evaluate ethical dilemmas and contemporary societal issues
- Analyze philosophical texts and arguments, identifying key ideas, underlying assumptions, and broader implications
- Construct and defend arguments on topics such as freedom, justice, and human rights using diverse moral theories like consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics
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The questions that have driven human thought for millennia. Logic, ethics, knowledge, and reality examined with rigor and genuine curiosity.
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HD video lectures broken into short, focused modules. Watch at your own pace — pause, rewind, replay any time.
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Evaluate your understanding after every section with quizzes and a comprehensive final exam that mirrors real college assessment.
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