This course provides a structured introduction to philosophy, focusing on fundamental questions about knowledge, reality, and reasoning. It is designed for beginners who want to develop critical thinking skills and understand how philosophical ideas shape human thought.
The course begins with an introduction to philosophy, explaining what the subject is and why it matters in understanding life, knowledge, and decision-making. It then explores philosophical reasoning, including how arguments are constructed and evaluated.
Learners will study different types of reasoning such as induction and abduction, which are used to draw conclusions from evidence and observations. The course also introduces major philosophical questions about reality and perception, encouraging learners to think critically about what is real and what can be known.
In addition, it covers Cartesian skepticism, exploring doubts about knowledge and certainty, and introduces key philosophers such as Locke and Berkeley, who contributed to empiricism and theories of knowledge.
The course concludes with the concept of knowledge itself, explaining how humans define, acquire, and justify what they know.
By the end of this course, learners will have a strong foundation in philosophical thinking, logic, and critical analysis.
