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An Introduction to Philosophy

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1.5-3 hours
Free

Course Content

Explore the History of Western Philosophy from Ancient Greece to Contemporary Societies in this free online course. This free course is for those who are interested in Philosophy. It will provide an overview of Western Philosophy from Ancient Greek through to our modern-day contemporary societies. You will learn about the main domains of Philosophy and several concepts such as Neoplatonism, Modernity, Rationalism and more. Also, you will be introduced to the most prominent philosophers through history and examine their works and contributions. Enrol today!

Course Details

CollegeAlison
Course ID201657
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration1.5-3 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives.

Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.
Career PathWhat You Will Learn In This Free Course
• Define the term philosophy and state its origin
• List the three main objects of interest in philosophy
• State the main contributions made by Socrates and Plato
• Explain Aristotle’s most influential domains of work
• Compare the work of Saint Augustine to Plato and Aristotle
• List the main philosophical ideas and arguments contributed by Aquinas
• State the contributions of René Descartes to philosophy and mathematics
• Explain the concept of Rationalism as found in the works of Spinoza
Course Code3791

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