Introduction to Philosophy — Core Topics & Critical Thinking

Introduction to Philosophy — Core Topics & Critical Thinking

Introduction to Philosophy — Core Topics & Critical Thinking

An introductory survey of key philosophical areas—ethics, knowledge, metaphysics, mind, identity, and meanings of life—focused on argument analysis and critical thinking.

Introduction to Philosophy — Core Topics & Critical Thinking

Paid once.

Level
Beginner
Ages
12–17
Duration
50 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
15

Class Experience

This course explores major topics in Western analytical philosophy, including ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, personal identity, and various approaches to the meaning of life. Lessons emphasize constructing and analysing rational arguments, discussing thought experiments, and applying critical thinking to classic and contemporary issues.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and explain major areas of philosophy

  • Analyse and evaluate rational arguments and thought experiments

  • Explain key positions in ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, and philosophy of mind

  • Discuss different approaches to the meaning of life and related debates

Learning Needs Support

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Structured lecture classes, so participation optional, relieves anxiety Mixed media slides appeal to different learning styles Engaging topics keeps attention Slides can be seen before class Multi-choice questions avoids penalising spelling; anxiety; dyslexia_dyscalculia_dysgraphia

Prerequisites

None. Just a curious mind!

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