Crash Course Philosophy

Feb 08, 2016 (en) Documentary [10] Min
  • First Air Date
    Feb 08, 2016
  • Production
    PBS Digital Studios, Complexly
  • Rotten tomato
    70%
  • Original title
    Crash Course Philosophy
  • Release
    Feb 08, 2016
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Overview

Hank begins to teach you about Philosophy by discussing the historical origins of philosophy in ancient Greece, and its three main divisions: metaphysics, epistemology, and value theory. He will also introduce logic, and how you’re going to use it to understand and critically evaluate a whole host of different worldviews throughout this course. And also, hopefully, the rest of your life.

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Philosophy ( 2016-02-08)

In 46 episodes, Hank Green will teach you philosophy! This course is based on an introductory Western philosophy college level curriculum. By the end of the course, you will be able to: * Examine topics like the self, ethics, religion, language, art, death, politics, and knowledge through a philosophical perspective * Craft arguments, apply deductive and inductive reasoning, and identify fallacies * Understand the perspectives and major theories proposed by various philosophers throughout history * Apply philosophical ideas to ethical questions in modern society * Consider your personal values and approach to life

What is Philosophy?

Episode: 1

How to Argue - Philosophical Reasoning

Episode: 2

How to Argue - Induction & Abduction

Episode: 3

Leonardo DiCaprio & The Nature of Reality

Episode: 4

Cartesian Skepticism - Neo, Meet Rene

Episode: 5

Locke, Berkeley, & Empiricism

Episode: 6

The Meaning of Knowledge

Episode: 7

Karl Popper, Science, & Pseudoscience

Episode: 8

Anselm & the Argument for God

Episode: 9

Aquinas & the Cosmological Arguments

Episode: 10

Intelligent Design

Episode: 11

What Is God Like?

Episode: 12

The Problem of Evil

Episode: 13

Anti-Vaxxers, Conspiracy Theories, & Epistemic Responsibility

Episode: 14

Indiana Jones & Pascal's Wager

Episode: 15

Existentialism

Episode: 16

Perspectives on Death

Episode: 17

Batman & Identity

Episode: 18

Personal Identity

Episode: 19

Arguments Against Personal Identity

Episode: 20

Personhood

Episode: 21

Where Does Your Mind Reside?

Episode: 22

Artificial Intelligence & Personhood

Episode: 23

Determinism vs Free Will

Episode: 24

Compatibilism

Episode: 25

Language & Meaning

Episode: 26

Netflix & Chill

Episode: 27

How Words Can Harm

Episode: 28

Nonexistent Objects & Imaginary Worlds

Episode: 29

Aesthetic Appreciation

Episode: 30

Aesthetics

Episode: 31

Metaethics

Episode: 32

Divine Command Theory

Episode: 33

Natural Law Theory

Episode: 34

Kant & Categorical Imperatives

Episode: 35

Utilitarianism

Episode: 36

Contractarianism

Episode: 37

Aristotle & Virtue Theory

Episode: 38

Moral Luck

Episode: 39

What Is Justice?

Episode: 40

Discrimination

Episode: 41

Non-Human Animals

Episode: 42

Family Obligations

Episode: 43

Poverty & Our Response to It

Episode: 44

Assisted Death & the Value of Life

Episode: 45

What Is a Good Life?

Episode: 46
Feb 08, 2016 (en)
Documentary
[10] Min
  • First Air Date Feb 08, 2016
  • Production
    PBS Digital Studios, Complexly
  • Rotten tomato 70%
Original Title Crash Course Philosophy
en

Overview

Hank begins to teach you about Philosophy by discussing the historical origins of philosophy in ancient Greece, and its three main divisions: metaphysics, epistemology, and value theory. He will also introduce logic, and how you’re going to use it to understand and critically evaluate a whole host of different worldviews throughout this course. And also, hopefully, the rest of your life.

  1. Music Supervisor

  2. Producer