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Philosophy and the Science of Human Nature
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· New Haven, USA
About this course
Philosophy and the Science of Human Nature pairs central texts from the Western philosophical tradition (including works by Plato, Aristotle, Epictetus, Hobbes, Kant, Mill, Rawls, and Nozick) with recent findings in cognitive science and related fields. The course is structured around three intertwined sets of topics: Happiness and Flourishing; Morality and Justice; and Political Legitimacy and Social Structures.
Prerequisite Skills
Skills you should have before taking this course
Basic reading comprehension
Introductory writing skills
General critical thinking
Skills Gained
Skills you will develop by completing this course
Critical Thinking
Ethics
political philosophy
Moral philosophy
Cognitive science foundations
Philosophy of human nature
Philosophical analysis of justice
Philosophical reading and argumentation