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Philosophy 101: Socrates to Sartre
AI-generated course covering: Ancient Greek Philosophy: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, Medieval and Renaissance Thought: Bridging Eras, The Enlightenment Mind: Rationalism vs. Empiricism, Kant and German Idealism: Critiques and Systems, Challenging Foundations: 19th Century Philosophy, Phenomenology and Existentialism: From Husserl to Sartre
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What you'll learn
This course is part of the Philosophy track on Tomadora. It covers 6 progressive modules with 21 bite-sized lessons, totalling 463 interactive questions including flashcards, multiple choice, true/false, typing, matching, and fill-in-the-blank.
Course syllabus
Ancient Greek Philosophy: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
Explore the birth of Western philosophical inquiry in ancient Greece, focusing on the Socratic method, Plato's theory of Forms, and Aristotle's empirical approach to ethics and logic.
- Socrates: The Unexamined Life (26 questions)
- Plato: The Realm of Forms and the Ideal State (26 questions)
- Aristotle: Logic, Ethics, and Empirical Inquiry (20 questions)
Medieval and Renaissance Thought: Bridging Eras
Examine the synthesis of faith and reason in medieval philosophy (Augustine, Aquinas) and the humanistic shift of the Renaissance, setting the stage for modern thought.
- Lesson 1: Foundations of Medieval Thought – Faith, Reason, and Scholasticism (18 questions)
- Lesson 2: Late Medieval Dissolution and New Directions – The Seeds of Change (24 questions)
- Lesson 3: Renaissance Humanism – Reclaiming Humanity's Place (22 questions)
- Lesson 4: Political Realism and the New Science – Redefining Knowledge and Power (25 questions)
The Enlightenment Mind: Rationalism vs. Empiricism
Delve into the pivotal debates between rationalists (Descartes, Spinoza) and empiricists (Locke, Hume) concerning knowledge, reality, and the nature of the self.
- Setting the Stage: The Dawn of Modern Philosophy and the Rationalist-Empiricist Divide (25 questions)
- The Power of Reason: Exploring Continental Rationalism (23 questions)
- Experience as the Source: The Rise of British Empiricism (20 questions)
- Beyond the Divide: Synthesis, Critique, and Lasting Impact (27 questions)
Kant and German Idealism: Critiques and Systems
Unpack Immanuel Kant's revolutionary critiques of pure and practical reason, and trace the development of German Idealism through figures like Hegel and his historical philosophy.
- The Critique of Pure Reason: Understanding the Limits of Knowledge (25 questions)
- Duty, Freedom, and the Categorical Imperative: Kant's Ethics (21 questions)
- Beyond Kant: Subjectivity, Nature, and the Absolute (19 questions)
- The Phenomenology of Spirit: Hegel's Absolute Idealism (23 questions)
Challenging Foundations: 19th Century Philosophy
Investigate the profound challenges to traditional values and beliefs posed by existentialist precursor Søren Kierkegaard, social critic Karl Marx, and radical thinker Friedrich Nietzsche.
- Hegelian Idealism and its Discontents (24 questions)
- Kierkegaard and the Leap of Faith: Subjectivity vs. System (22 questions)
- Nietzsche's Revaluation of All Values: Morality and the Will to Power
Phenomenology and Existentialism: From Husserl to Sartre
Conclude with the rise of 20th-century phenomenology (Husserl, Heidegger) and existentialism (Sartre, Camus), exploring themes of freedom, responsibility, and the meaning of existence.
- Introduction to Phenomenology: Husserl's Intentionality and the Phenomenological Method (27 questions)
- Heidegger's Existential Phenomenology: Dasein and Being-in-the-World (23 questions)
- Sartre: Consciousness, Freedom, and Bad Faith (23 questions)
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Philosophy 101: Socrates to Sartre course?
- Philosophy 101: Socrates to Sartre is a beginner course on Tomadora covering 6 modules and 21 lessons. It is designed to be completed in 5-minute bursts during your work breaks, using a Pomodoro-style focus + learn cycle.
- How long does Philosophy 101: Socrates to Sartre take to finish?
- Each lesson takes about 5 minutes. With 21 lessons, you can finish the course in roughly 2 hours of total learning time, spread across as many breaks as you like.
- Is Philosophy 101: Socrates to Sartre free?
- Yes. Tomadora is free to download and the entire Philosophy track — including Philosophy 101: Socrates to Sartre — is free to learn.
- What level is Philosophy 101: Socrates to Sartre?
- Philosophy 101: Socrates to Sartre is rated Beginner. No prior knowledge is required.
- What language is Philosophy 101: Socrates to Sartre taught in?
- Philosophy 101: Socrates to Sartre is taught in English.
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