哲学导论（中文版） from Coursera

本课程将为你介绍现代哲学中的一些研究领域。在每个模块中，将由不同的哲学家为你讲述其专业领域内最重要的疑问和问题。首先，我们来了解什么是哲学，哲学有哪些独特的目标与方法以及哲学与其他学科有何不同？之后，我们会在课程剩余的时间内向你简要介绍各种哲学领域的总体情况。你要学习的主题包括：知识论，其中将讨论囊括我们对世界和我们自身的了解以及如何获取这些知识；科学哲学，我们将在此模块中调查科学研究和实践中的基础概念问题；心灵哲学，我们将在此模块中询问物质拥有心灵的意义以及应如何理解和诠释心灵；道德哲学，我们将在此模块中探究道德判断和反应的本质，看它们是旨在得出客观的道德真相，还是仅作为个人或文化偏好，以及，形而上学，我们将在此模块中思考有关事实本质的一些基础概念问题。本慕课 (MOOC) 课程由爱丁堡大学 Eidyn 研究中心领导设计。为配合“哲学导论”的授课，我们为大家倾力推荐一本由 Routledge 出版社出版的名为 "Philosophy for Everyone" 的配套书籍。这本“哲学导论”的课程配套书籍是由爱丁堡大学哲学小组为满足慕课 (MOOC) 学生要求而编写的。"Philosophy for Everyone"一书中包含清晰易懂的章节、章节摘要、词汇表、探究问题、补充阅读推荐以及在线资源指南。

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Syllabus

什么是哲学？ - Dave Ward

首先，在课程的开头，我们来思考一下，哲学的本质是什么：哲学与其他学科的不同之处有哪些？哲学有哪些独特的目标和方法？我们还将思考，人们通常为何会认为哲学家试图回答的问题既基础又至关重要，并简要了解哲学的实际应用方式。最后，我们将针对“任何给定情况下是否真地存在对事物的正确思维方式”这一问题，简要了解两个颇具影响力的哲学家对此问题的解答。

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Read about what's good

what should give you pause

and possible dealbreakers

Explores common questions across various divisions in modern philosophy, which can add color to students' understanding of other topics and subjects

Introduces general areas in philosophy and covers knowledge, science, mind, ethics, and metaphysics

Taught by recognized instructors Duncan Pritchard, Dave Ward, Alasdair Richmond, Suilin Lavelle, Matthew Chrisman, Allan Hazlett, and Michela Massimi

Offers a companion book "Philosophy for Everyone" for additional learning support

Offers a clear course structure and learning objectives

Discusses types of philosophical problems and their implications

Requires learners to have basic knowledge about philosophy and its methods

Reviews summary

哲学导论：全面且引人入胜的入门

根据学生们的反馈，这门“哲学导论（中文版）”课程提供了一个全面且引人入胜的哲学领域入门。许多学习者认为课程结构清晰，并且涵盖了广泛的哲学议题，如知识论、心灵哲学和伦理学等。爱丁堡大学的不同讲师带来了多样的视角和专业的讲解，大部分学生对他们的教学风格给予了积极评价，认为引人思考且富有启发。一些评论提到课程对于初学者尤其友好，是零基础了解哲学的绝佳起点。但同时，也有学习者认为对于希望深入研究特定领域的学习者来说，内容可能只是触及表面，需要进一步的阅读或学习。配套的阅读材料被认为对于深入理解课程内容非常有帮助。总的来说，这是一门扎实的、高质量的入门课程。

配套阅读材料对于理解课程有很大帮助。

"强烈建议购买或查找配套的阅读材料（Philosophy for Everyone），它对理解课程有很大帮助，弥补了讲座的不足。"

"只听讲座可能不够，配合阅读效果更佳，课后的阅读让一些模糊的概念变得清晰。"

"如果想要真正掌握这些概念，阅读是必不可少的环节。"

为没有哲学背景的学习者提供了良好起点。

"如果你是完全没有哲学基础的初学者，这门课非常适合你，是入门的绝佳选择。"

"课程内容由浅入深，对于入门来说刚刚好，没有感到难以理解。"

"我之前对哲学一无所知，但这门课让我能够轻松入门并理解基本概念，是我的哲学启蒙课。"

讲师团队专业且富有激情，讲解引人入胜。

"每位讲师都有自己的独特风格，但都能把复杂的问题讲得很清晰易懂，非常有启发性。"

"非常喜欢这些教授！他们对哲学的热情非常有感染力，让课程变得生动有趣。"

"感谢所有老师带来的精彩课程，他们的讲解让哲学不再是枯燥的文字。"

课程涵盖哲学多个重要分支，内容丰富。

"这门课程涵盖了哲学中很多重要的领域，从知识论到伦理学，内容非常丰富，让我对哲学有了全局的认识。"

"我很喜欢课程涉及的主题，心智、道德、科学甚至时间旅行，都非常有趣。"

"作为初学者，我了解到了哲学原来研究这么多不同的问题，为我打开了新的视野。"

对部分主题的探讨不够深入，需要进一步学习。

"虽然涵盖广泛，但每个主题都只是点到为止，希望可以有更深入的探讨，感觉只靠课程不够。"

"对于已经对哲学有一定了解的人来说，内容可能显得太浅，更像是一个知识概览。"

"感觉有些模块可以讲得更细致一些，如果想深入了解某个分支，需要额外找资料。"

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in 哲学导论（中文版） with these activities:

Revisit Key Philosophical Concepts

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Reinforces understanding of fundamental philosophical concepts prior to engaging with the course material.

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Review lecture notes, readings, or online resources from previous philosophy courses.
Attend review sessions or workshops offered by the instructor or teaching assistants.

Familiarize with Philosophy for Everyone

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Provides a foundational understanding of philosophical concepts and complements the course's curriculum.

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Acquire a copy of the book.
Read each chapter thoroughly.
Take notes and highlight key concepts.
Engage in discussions with peers or a study group to exchange insights.

Interactive Online Simulations

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Provides visual and interactive demonstrations to reinforce abstract philosophical concepts.

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Explore online platforms that offer interactive simulations related to philosophy.
Select simulations that align with the course topics.
Engage with the simulations, following the provided instructions.
Reflect on the insights gained from the simulations.

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Collaborative Mind Mapping

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Facilitates active engagement with course content and promotes deeper understanding through peer collaboration.

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Form small study groups.
Choose a specific topic from the course syllabus.
Create a mind map collectively, connecting key concepts and ideas.
Present the mind map to the class and facilitate a discussion.

Annotated Bibliography of Secondary Literature

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Develops research and critical thinking skills essential for understanding diverse philosophical perspectives.

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Identify relevant academic journals and databases.
Search for articles and books related to the course topics.
Read and analyze the selected materials.
Create an annotated bibliography, summarizing and evaluating each source.

Thought Experiments Exercises

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Develops critical thinking and analytical skills by engaging with hypothetical scenarios.

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Familiarize with the concept of thought experiments.
Read and analyze thought experiments presented in the course materials or external sources.
Identify the assumptions and implications of each thought experiment.
Formulate and defend your own responses to the thought experiments.

Philosophical Essay Writing

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Cultivates critical thinking, writing, and research skills by crafting well-argued philosophical essays.

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Choose a philosophical topic that interests you.
Research and gather relevant sources to support your argument.
Develop a clear and logical thesis statement.
Structure your essay using an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
Revise and edit your essay carefully.

Contribute to Open-source Philosophy Projects

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Provides practical experience in applying philosophical knowledge and contributing to the wider philosophical community.

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Identify open-source philosophy projects on platforms like GitHub.
Choose a project that aligns with your interests and skills.
Contact the project maintainers and propose your contributions.
Follow the project guidelines and contribute code, documentation, or other materials.

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