Beginner

Philosophy

Practice clear reasoning and explore questions about knowledge, ethics, and human life. Compare arguments, examine assumptions, and understand different viewpoints.

10 lessons

Lessons

1
What makes a question philosophical?
3 min
2
Claims and supporting reasons
3 min
3
Finding an argument’s structure
3 min
4
Making terms clear
3 min
5
Descriptions and evaluations
3 min
6
Testing a general claim
3 min
7
Can the claims fit together?
3 min
8
Understand before criticizing
3 min
9
Match confidence to evidence
3 min
10
Disagreeing with reasons
3 min

Lessons

What makes a question philosophical?

Claims and supporting reasons

Finding an argument’s structure

Making terms clear

Descriptions and evaluations

Testing a general claim

Can the claims fit together?

Understand before criticizing

Match confidence to evidence

Disagreeing with reasons

Lessons

What makes a question philosophical?

Claims and supporting reasons

Finding an argument’s structure

Making terms clear

Descriptions and evaluations

Testing a general claim

Can the claims fit together?

Understand before criticizing

Match confidence to evidence

Disagreeing with reasons