MOOC The Politics of Skepticism

Introduction

This is a course about the history of Skepticism from the ancient Greeks to today, with special attention to the political ramifications of questioning man's…

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Type
Course
Duration
4 weeks
Instruction language
English
Mode of instruction
Online

Start dates

The MOOC The Politics of Skepticism is always available online. Once you enrol, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable).

Course information

This is a course about the history of Skepticism from the ancient Greeks to today, with special attention to the political ramifications of questioning man's ability to know the world and himself with any certainty. We will discuss the debates raging between Plato and the Sophists, the rise of Christianity in the Roman world, and the so-called 'Skeptical Crisis' of the Renaissance as well as Pierre Bayle's Skepticism and David Hume's. In addition the Natural Law tradition will be explored and the relationship between Skepticism and Conservatism.

In the second part, we will explore the systematic relations between Skepticism and politics. What is skeptical doubt? When is doubt relevant? How does Skepticism relate to tolerance and to freedom of expression? And can it help us to solve political problems not only in a critical, but also in a creative way?

Eddie Adelmund

  • prof.dr. (Wiep) L van Bunge

    Wiep van Bunge is professor of the history of philosophy at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Wiep van Bunge (1960) took his BA and MA at Utrecht University, was…
    prof.dr. (Wiep) L van Bunge
  • dr. (Tim) TKAM de Mey

    Tim de Mey is assistant professor in theoretical philosophy at Erasmus School of Philosophy. More information can be found on: http://www.timdemey.nl/
    dr. (Tim) TKAM de Mey

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Fee

The course is free. If you want to obtain a certificate, the fee is around 50 euros. 

Tax
Not applicable
Duration
4 weeks
Offered by
Erasmus School of Philosophy
Discipline
Philosophy
Course type
Course
Instruction language
English
Mode of instruction
Online
Funding

private

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