Philosophy and Critical Thinking
What can we learn through philosophical inquiry that will help us to think with clarity, rigour and humour about things that matter?
This course introduces principles of philosophical inquiry and critical thinking that will help us answer this question. Learn how we can use philosophical ideas to think about ourselves and the world around us.
What you'll learn
- How to think with clarity and rigour
- How to identify, analyse and construct cogent arguments
- How to think of solutions tothe central problems of philosophy
- How to engage in philosophical conversationswith others about topics that matter
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| Rating | 4.1★ based on 7 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 6 weeks |
| Effort | 6 weeks, 1–4 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $129 |
| From | The University of Queensland, UQx via edX |
| Instructors | Deborah Brown, Peter Ellerton, Professor Deborah Brown, Dr Peter Ellerton |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities |
| Tags | Humanities Philosophy & Ethics |
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only lasts 4 weeks
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there are weekly quizzes
There are weekly quizzes to solidify your knowledge, but they are few and not very challenging.
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Short videos sometimes with accompanying text to delve into it.
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Fair grading scheme!!
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Really effective presentation but still deals with some difficult stuff.
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It took me about 12 hours to go through the entire thing and I’m satisfied with the amount I learned.
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| Rating | 4.1★ based on 7 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 6 weeks |
| Effort | 6 weeks, 1–4 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $129 |
| From | The University of Queensland, UQx via edX |
| Instructors | Deborah Brown, Peter Ellerton, Professor Deborah Brown, Dr Peter Ellerton |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities |
| Tags | Humanities Philosophy & Ethics |
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