Philosophy for Beginners
Why take this course?
🎓 Philosophy for Beginners: 2500 Years of Philosophical Wisdom Explained Simply 🚀
Are you intrigued by the vast and rich tapestry of human thought? Do you wish to embark on a journey through time and understand the foundational ideas that have shaped our worldview? Philosophy for Beginners is your gateway to the profound depths of philosophy!
Course Overview:
Within this comprehensive course, we will navigate the 2500-year narrative of philosophical history. By the end of this journey, you'll have a solid grasp of core philosophical concepts, schools of thought, and the influential minds that have left an indelible mark on our intellectual landscape. Philosophy for Beginners is meticulously structured into four major parts, each with its own chapters waiting to be discovered.
What You'll Explore:
🌟 Part 1: The Origin of Philosophy 🧐
- Why Philosophy? We delve into the origins and evolution of philosophy over millennia, examining its branches like ontology, epistemology, rationalism, empiricism, humanism, utilitarianism, existentialism, postmodernism, and more.
- Understanding why humans, unlike any other species, have pondered the great questions.
🌏 Part 2: Eastern vs. Western Philosophy 🤝
- A deep dive into the core differences between eastern and western philosophical traditions.
- Spotlight on influential figures: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle from the west; the Buddha, Lao Tzu, Confucius from the east.
🌍 Part 3: Philosophy of Life and Human Civilisation 🏛️
- Exploring the purpose of human civilisation and life itself—equality or competition? Knowledge or happiness?
- Engaging with philosophers who have shaped our understanding of society, including Sun Tsu, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Rousseau, Voltaire, Erasmus, Montaigne, Bacon, Heidegger, Foucault, and Russell.
🔍 Part 4: Knowledge and Human Motivation 🤔
- Investigating the nature of knowledge and reality—rationalism versus empiricism, with Kant's synthesis as a pivot point.
- Examining two divergent paths that explain human motivation: Hegel's sociological perspective versus Schopenhauer's psychological viewpoint.
Why Take This Course?
Philosophy is the bedrock of our understanding of the world and ourselves. It asks the big questions and challenges us to think deeply, critically, and creatively. In this course, you'll gain a comprehensive overview of philosophy, not just as an academic discipline but as a living tradition that continues to evolve and influence the way we see the world.
Whether you're a curious novice or someone looking to refresh your understanding, Philosophy for Beginners promises to enlighten and inspire. Dive into the rich legacy of philosophical thought and come out with a new perspective on life's grand questions.
📚 Enroll now to embark on this intellectual adventure and unlock the secrets of 2500 years of philosophy! 🎓
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