Course

Intellectual Humility: Practice

The University of Edinburgh

We live in a polarized world, and the course "Intellectual Humility: Practice" addresses the need for intellectual humility in navigating diverse perspectives. This course delves into essential questions such as whether to believe what people say, how to handle disagreement, and the role of evidence in resolving religious disagreements. Through engaging lectures and practical assignments, learners will gain insights into fostering humility in their daily lives.

  • Explores the challenges of assessing trustworthiness and handling disagreements
  • Examines the role of evidence in resolving religious disagreements
  • Offers practical assignments to address issues related to humility
  • Presents engaging lectures delivered by leading specialists

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Intellectual Humility: Practice
Course Modules

Intellectual Humility: Practice consists of modules that delve into assessing trustworthiness, handling disagreements, and the role of evidence in resolving religious disagreements. Learners engage with practical assignments and expert-led lectures.

GETTING STARTED

Module 1: GETTING STARTED

  • Introduction to the course's content and structure
  • Optional companion book recommendation
  • Opportunity to engage with classmates

SHOULD YOU BELIEVE WHAT PEOPLE SAY?

Module 2: SHOULD YOU BELIEVE WHAT PEOPLE SAY?

  • Introduction to the concept of testimony and trust
  • Exploration of humility, fear, and bias
  • Practical quizzes and reading assignments

HOW SHOULD WE HANDLE DISAGREEMENT?

Module 3: HOW SHOULD WE HANDLE DISAGREEMENT?

  • Analysis of reasonable disagreement and handling disagreement between equals
  • Engagement with recommended readings and video discussions
  • Practice quizzes and module assessments

RESOLVING RELIGIOUS DISAGEEMENTS: THE ROLE OF EVIDENCE

Module 4: RESOLVING RELIGIOUS DISAGREEMENTS: THE ROLE OF EVIDENCE

  • Examination of biases and evidence-weighting in religious disagreements
  • Assessment of different evidence-weighting policies
  • Practice quizzes and exploration of good disagreement

END OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

Module 5: END OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

This module likely includes concluding assignments and activities.

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