In Introduction to Philosophy, a nine-hour course, Dr. Bonevac guides us through the major traditions of Western philosophy in eight engaging lectures on ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology. We explore three key ethical frameworks—virtue ethics, deontology, …
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Ep 12026-01-16
On Virtue
In our introductory lecture, Dr. Bonevac explores the foundations of ethics through virtue theory, drawing …
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On Deontology
In lecture two, we turn to deontological ethics, which emphasizes moral principles and rules for …
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On Consequentialism
In lecture three, we explore consequentialist ethics, focusing on utilitarianism as developed by Jeremy Bentham …
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On Realism
In lecture four, we learn about realism in Western philosophy through the contrasting views of …
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On Skepticism
In lecture five, we encounter the philosophical tradition of skepticism, examining arguments that challenge our …
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On Rationalism
In lecture six, we investigate the rationalist tradition, tracing its roots from Plato to modern …
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On Empiricism
In lecture seven, we study empiricism through John Locke and David Hume, who follow Aristotle …
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On Idealism
In lecture eight, Dr. Bonevac delves into idealism, the philosophical view that everything is mind-dependent, …