Key Questions in Philosophy The Open University UK

Overview

Each topic is approached through a set of key questions that are significant, accessible and engaging. Why do people seek out art that makes them cry? Can a war be fought justly? Can organisations be held responsible for what they do? What might it mean to say that life is sacred? Is science rational? 

The study materials of the Key Questions in Philosophy programme offered by The Open University UK will enable you to examine these questions in some depth while leaving space for independent study and reflection.

You will learn

• In addition to investigating the philosophical questions described above, you will develop the reasoning and other abilities needed to engage with these questions yourself.
• You'll learn how to understand the structure of complex debates, to present an argument both through essays and through a short presentation, and to engage with controversial issues in a reasoned way. 

• You'll also develop the skills needed for independent study and reflection. 

• These abilities are highly valued by employers looking for staff able to approach complex and perplexing situations and to offer clear and sound arguments in response.