Introduction to Philosophy (Online)
offered by Oxford University

Public University
1 Campus
Estd. 1096

Introduction to Philosophy (Online)
at
Oxford University
Overview

Understand the different ways of responding to these problems, be able to differentiate between them, and to evaluate them

Duration	10 weeks
Total fee	₹26,000
Mode of learning	Online
Course Level	UG Certificate

Introduction to Philosophy (Online)
at
Oxford University
Highlights

Earn a certificate of completion from Oxford university

Introduction to Philosophy (Online)
at
Oxford University
Course details

What are the course deliverables?

Understand the nature of philosophical problems
Grasp philosophical concepts and terms and reason philosophically
Interpret and analyse a philosophical text
Participate in philosophical debates

More about this course

The oldest questions asked by human beings meet with the newest technology, to offer students the opportunity to explore these questions in this introductory online philosophy course
This course offers students the opportunity to explore four topics in philosophy - knowledge, reality, free will and morality
Through a series of guided readings, and participation in discussions and other online events, you will not only learn how philosophers have tackled these topics, but learn how to tackle them for yourselves
The aim of the course is to introduce students to central topics in philosophy
The objectives are to promote interest in philosophy, to develop an understanding of the nature of philosophical questions, and of ways in which these can be answered

Introduction to Philosophy (Online)
at
Oxford University
Curriculum

Introduction to learning online

Why do Philosophy?

Knowledge

Free Will

The World

Morality

Introduction to Philosophy (Online)
at
Oxford University
Faculty details

Dr Peter Wyss

Peter has been teaching weekly classes and online courses for the past ten years at the department, where he is involved in certificate and postgraduate programmes too. He also teaches philosophy for the Open University.

Introduction to Philosophy (Online)
at
Oxford University
Entry Requirements

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Prerequisite: Familiar with using a computer for purposes such as sending email and searching the Internet

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Yes
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