Think Like a Philosopher: What would Socrates, Confucius, and Kant have to say about today’s global issues? In this applied philosophy course, you’ll uncover how great thinkers from many traditions and centuries tackled social and political challenges across the world—both successfully and unsuccessfully. You will challenge your perspective through an interdisciplinary approach, pulling in concepts, models, and methods related to history, journalism, literary criticism, and media studies.
Why Take This Course? You’ll do more than learn about what philosophers have written. You’ll apply ideas to develop your own personal philosophy and apply it to analyze today’s most pressing issues. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to spark positive change, whether in your community or on a global scale.
Students in GOA courses will need reliable access to a computer with webcam/microphone connections, an email address (preferably school-based), a Web-conferencing app (GOA courses use Zoom), and a Word processing app (GOA courses use Google’s G Suite). When necessary, alternative arrangements may be made. Some courses require additional materials which can be found here.
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Develop your knowledge of the world and the major contemporary issues confronting humanity.
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