Course Overview
Teacher
Massimo is a Professor of Philosophy at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Massimo pens the “Rationally Speaking” blog and hosts the podcast by the same name.... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 4 min
- Lessons 12
- Exercises 48
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38 CQ
12 Lessons in This Course
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4 minFREEPhilosophy lesson 1Free3 CQ
Life's full of big questions: What is beauty? What is reality? And what exactly is Philosophy? Take a minute to learn about the history and types of philosophy.
with Plato FootnoteLife's full of big questions: What is beauty? What is reality? And what exactly is Philosophy? Take a minute to learn about the history and types of philosophy.
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5 minPhilosophy lesson 23 CQ
How did philosophy become what we know it today? Get a tour (complete with map) of the history of philosophical ideas and their interaction with science.
with Plato FootnoteHow did philosophy become what we know it today? Get a tour (complete with map) of the history of philosophical ideas and their interaction with science.
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4 minPhilosophy lesson 33 CQ
Want to tackle life's big questions? Think like a philosopher by learning about reflective equilibrium and how to handle discrepancies between theory and data.
with Plato FootnoteWant to tackle life's big questions? Think like a philosopher by learning about reflective equilibrium and how to handle discrepancies between theory and data.
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5 minPhilosophy lesson 43 CQ
What does an empiricist philosopher who lived 300 years ago have to do with the scientific community of today? Quite a bit, if that philosopher is David Hume.
with Plato FootnoteWhat does an empiricist philosopher who lived 300 years ago have to do with the scientific community of today? Quite a bit, if that philosopher is David Hume.
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4 minPhilosophy lesson 53 CQ
How do you determine right from wrong when lives are on the line? Discover how philosophers and neuroscientists explored the ways humans make moral choices.
with Plato FootnoteHow do you determine right from wrong when lives are on the line? Discover how philosophers and neuroscientists explored the ways humans make moral choices.
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5 minPhilosophy lesson 63 CQ
Is a slice of toast with Mother Theresa’s likeness on it miraculous? Learn what constitutes a miracle, and why there is a lack of miracles in our modern times.
with Plato FootnoteIs a slice of toast with Mother Theresa’s likeness on it miraculous? Learn what constitutes a miracle, and why there is a lack of miracles in our modern times.
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5 minPhilosophy lesson 73 CQ
Is there a universal morality? And if so, is it determined by a higher god or gods? Get Plato's perspective by analyzing Euthyphro's dilemma.
with Plato FootnoteIs there a universal morality? And if so, is it determined by a higher god or gods? Get Plato's perspective by analyzing Euthyphro's dilemma.
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9 minPhilosophy lesson 85 CQ
What is science? In this lesson from Plato Footnote, learn how the process of discovering and understanding the natural world works, changes, and progresses.
with Plato FootnoteWhat is science? In this lesson from Plato Footnote, learn how the process of discovering and understanding the natural world works, changes, and progresses.
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5 minPhilosophy lesson 93 CQ
Do you believe that science can answer moral questions? Enter the debate with this lesson from Plato Footnote, and learn about moral relativism.
with Plato FootnoteDo you believe that science can answer moral questions? Enter the debate with this lesson from Plato Footnote, and learn about moral relativism.
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4 minPhilosophy lesson 103 CQ
Do we have free will, or do we just boil down to particles following the laws of physics? Science and philosophy collide in this discussion of reductionism.
with Plato FootnoteDo we have free will, or do we just boil down to particles following the laws of physics? Science and philosophy collide in this discussion of reductionism.
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4 minPhilosophy lesson 113 CQ
What is metaphysics, and what do metaphysicians discuss? Learn about questions of existence, time, and causation, including a classic time traveller dilemma.
with Plato FootnoteWhat is metaphysics, and what do metaphysicians discuss? Learn about questions of existence, time, and causation, including a classic time traveller dilemma.
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4 minPhilosophy lesson 123 CQ
Advancements in philosophy rarely make headlines, but philosophy has progressed greatly! This lesson provides proof of the utility of philosophy.
with Plato FootnoteAdvancements in philosophy rarely make headlines, but philosophy has progressed greatly! This lesson provides proof of the utility of philosophy.
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1264 min12-part Philosophy course38 CQ
Philosophy is one of the oldest disciplines in existence and is the vessel for discussions about miracles, gods, and religion - among other things. Over the course of 12 lessons, learn about the history, types and notable characters of the study of philosophy. Plato Footnote delves into the science of philosophy, the philosophy of science, and how separate science and philosophy really are. Learn basics like “what is philosophy?” (literally the ‘love of wisdom’) to subjects like neuroethics, metaphysics, and reductionism.
with Plato FootnotePhilosophy is one of the oldest disciplines in existence and is the vessel for discussions about miracles, gods, and religion - among other things. Over the course of 12 lessons, learn about the history, types and notable characters of the study of philosophy. Plato Footnote delves into the science of philosophy, the philosophy of science, and how separate science and philosophy really are. Learn basics like “what is philosophy?” (literally the ‘love of wisdom’) to subjects like neuroethics, metaphysics, and reductionism.
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354 min3-part Philosophy course29 CQ
Do humans have purpose before they exist? In this philosophy course, learn why Jean-Paul Sartre rejects essence before existence with a detailed look at his essay, "Existentialism Is a Humanism."
with Gregory SadlerDo humans have purpose before they exist? In this philosophy course, learn why Jean-Paul Sartre rejects essence before existence with a detailed look at his essay, "Existentialism Is a Humanism."
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516 min5-part Philosophy course10 CQ
Discover the philosophical foundations of U.S. government, including the history of John Locke, Montesquieu's influence, the difference between executive order and law, and unconstitutional actions.
with Peter HolmDiscover the philosophical foundations of U.S. government, including the history of John Locke, Montesquieu's influence, the difference between executive order and law, and unconstitutional actions.
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452 min4-part Literature course27 CQ
In this course on the intersection of philosophy and literature, examine a classic of Existentialist lit: Jean-Paul Sartre's classic short story, "The Wall."
with Gregory SadlerIn this course on the intersection of philosophy and literature, examine a classic of Existentialist lit: Jean-Paul Sartre's classic short story, "The Wall."
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7100 min7-part Philosophy course54 CQ
In Plato's dialogue, The Meno, Socrates and Meno discuss the nature of moral virtue, recollection, and who (if anyone) can teach virtue. Discover this key philosophy text in this course!
with Gregory SadlerIn Plato's dialogue, The Meno, Socrates and Meno discuss the nature of moral virtue, recollection, and who (if anyone) can teach virtue. Discover this key philosophy text in this course!