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Introduction to Western Philosophy (Fall 2023) 24th(A-C)
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Lecture 1: Where it All Began
What is Philosophy
Are we all philosophers?
Overview of Greek Philosophers
The 13 Schools of Ancient Greek Philosophy
Greek Philosophers
Stoicism, Epicureanism, Cynicism, Skepticism
Lecture 2: The Great Trio of Greek Philosophy
Great Greek Philosophers
Question
Socrates Lecture Sheet
Socrates, Plato and Aristotle
Socrates' views on religion, ethics, morality
Resources to understand Socrates' views on Religion, Ethics, Morality
The Socratic Method
The Socratic Method: TED Ed Video
Forum discussion on Stoicism, Epicureanism, Cynicism, Skepticism
Lecture 3: Plato
Greatest Philosopher World
Plato's Ideas
Only Forms are Real
Plato_Lecture Sheet
Plato's Ideal World
Theory of Forms and Allegory of the cave
Plato's Ideal State
Forum discussion on Plato's ideal state
Lecture 4: Aristotle
Aristotle's Life
Purpose of Life
Brief Overview of Aristotle's Philosophy
Aristotle- Lecture Sheet
Quiz 2
Aristotle's Principle
Theory of Causalty Summarized
Aristotle: A Very Short Introduction
A brief introduction on the Theory of Causalty by Aristotle
Aristotle's Four Causes
Aristotle's scientific method and approach
Aristotle's Criticism of Plato's Theory of Forms
Aristotle's Attitude Towards Woman
Forum discussion on Aristotle's criticism on Plato's theory of forms
Quizzes: The Cave myth of Plato
Quiz on Philosophy
Quiz-1
Midterm
Lecture 7: Saint Anselm
Overview of Saint Anslem
The Saint Trio
Major trends in Medieval Philosophy
Anselm & the Argument for God
Aquinas & the Cosmological Arguments
Saint Augustine
Saint Anselm
St. Thomas Aquinas
Presentation
Week: 11, Lecture: 11,12
Characteristics of Renaissance Philosophy
The Prince by Machiavelli
What is Machiavellianism?
What is Machiavellianism? Definition and examples
The Prince by Machiavelli: A short introduction to the responsibilities of a Prince
Quick Review
Quiz 2
Week: 12, Lecture: 13: Rise of Modern Philosophy
Descartes
How do you know that you exist???
How do we know the things we know?
Leibniz's Monads
How do you know the things you know????
PHILOSOPHY - René Descartes
Skepticism of Descartes
Descartes's arguments on the existence of God
Lecture 15: Empiricism and Rationalism
Locke and Hume
Reading Material: Empiricism
Reading Material: Rationalism
Video Material on Empiricism
What is Rationalism?
John Locke: Social Contract Theory
Lecture 16: 19th Century
Marx's Conflict Theory
Hegel: Dialectical method
State Philosophy of Hegel
Marx: Dialectical Materialism_Reading Material
Dialectical Materialism: Video Resource
Marx: Historical Materialism
Reading: Marxian Economics: Quoted Values
Lecture 17: Existentialism
Video: What is Existentialism?
Reading: Existentialism
Existentialism: Søren Kierkegaard
Quiz 3
Lecture 19: Albert Camus
Absurdism: Albert Camus
What is Absurdism?
Absurdism Philosophy
Life is Absurd. How to Live it? | ALBERT CAMUS
Lecture 20: Branches of Philosophy
Branches of Philosophy
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Final Examination
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Tabula Rasa
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Introduction to Western Philosophy (Fall 2023) 24th(A-C)
Teacher:
Mahmudul Hasan
Skill Level
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Beginner