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Intellectual Humility: Theory
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 18 hours
  • Course by The University of Edinburgh
  • Offered by

About

Faced with difficult questions people often tend to dismiss and marginalize dissent. Political and moral disagreements can be incredibly polarizing, and sometimes even dangerous. And whether it’s Christian fundamentalism, Islamic extremism, or militant atheism, religious dialogue remains tinted by arrogance, dogma, and ignorance. The world needs more people who are sensitive to reasons both for and against their beliefs, and are willing to consider the possibility that their political, religious and moral beliefs might be mistaken. The world needs more intellectual humility. But what is intellectual humility, anyway? And why do people seem so drawn toward intellectual arrogance? Psychologists, philosophers, theologians, and educationalists are now suggesting some answers. In this course we try to define intellectual humility and intellectual virtues in general, and ask how we know who is humble. All lectures are delivered by leading specialists, and the course is organised around a number of interesting readings and practical assignments which will help you address issues related to humility in your daily life. This course is a part of a series which explores the theory, the science and the applied issues surrounding intellectual humility (the latter two coming in June and November 2017). Completing all three courses will give you a broader understanding of this fascinating topic. Look for: • Intellectual Humility: Science - https://www.coursera.org/learn/intellectual-humility-science • Intellectual Humility: Practice - https://www.coursera.org/learn/intellectual-humility-practice You can also follow us on twitter: @EdiPhilOnline and #IHMOOC

Modules

The following materials will introduce you to this course and help you prepare.

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  • About This Course
  • Optional Reading
  • How to Use Discussion Forums
  • Get to Know Your Classmates

Introduction to the module

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  • Introduction to Module 1

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  • Before you begin...

ENGAGE: Your initial thoughts

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  • Initial reflections on humility

LEARN: What is intellectual humility? A doxastic account (Dr Ian Church)

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  • Understanding the doxastic account

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  • Introduction
  • Other accounts of intellectual humility
  • The doxastic account

LEARN: What is intellectual humility? A view from psychology (Dr Peter Samuelson)

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  • Practice quiz
  • Module Quiz

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  • Introduction - the wisdom of the folk
  • How do we become humble?
  • Humility and cognition
  • Are some people born humble?
  • Humility and emotions
  • How do we know who is humble?

ENGAGE: Readings and Discussions

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    • 4 Discussion
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  • Reading quiz on “What Is it to Be Intellectually Humble?” by Bob Roberts

4 Discussions

  • Do you think it’s possible to be intellectually arrogant and intellectually humble at the same time?
  • Can you come up with any objections to the doxastic account?
  • How do you think we might best try to overcome our biases, such as the confirmation bias?
  • How do you think your emotions influence your own intellectual humility, both positively and negatively?

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  • Extra Reading for Module 1
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Introduction to the module

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  • Introduction to Module 2

ENGAGE: Your initial thoughts

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  • Initial thoughts on virtue

LEARN: What is an intellectual virtue? (Professor John Greco)

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  • Practice Quiz
  • Module Quiz

6 Videos

  • What is virtue epistemology?
  • The advantages of virtue epistemology
  • Two kinds of intellectual virtue
  • How are character and faculty virtues related?
  • Intellectual humility as a virtue
  • Virtuous communities

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  • Find and share examples of virtue!

ENGAGE: Examples, Readings and Discussions

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    • 4 Discussion
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  • Reading quiz on the Stanford Encyclopedia’s “Virtue Epistemology” entry

4 Discussions

  • Do you agree with Aristotle that moral virtues are formed through habituation?
  • Can you think of 1-2 intellectual virtues that might be formed through habituation, and 1-2 that might not?
  • What are some examples of times when the reliability and power of an intellectual faculty come apart?
  • What do you think makes teams, groups or communities intellectually virtuous?

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  • Two misconceptions (note: this is an extension following the part of the lecture entitled: 'Two kinds of intellectual virtue')

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  • Extra Reading for Module 2
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Introduction to the module

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  • Introduction to Module 3

ENGAGE: Your initial thoughts

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  • Initial reflections on measuring humility

LEARN: How do we know who is intellectually humble? (Professor Peter Hill)

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    • 1 Discussion
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  • Practice Quiz
  • Module Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Take this short test to find out how intellectually humble you are!

4 Videos

  • Introduction: a brief overview of humility
  • Conceptualising intellectual humility
  • Measuring general humility
  • Measuring intellectual humility

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ENGAGE: Readings and Discussions

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    • 3 Discussion
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  • Reading quiz on “Measures of Intellectual Humility: A Reference Guide” by Madeleine King and Justin L. Barrett

3 Discussions

  • Which method of measuring intellectual humility do you like best? Why?
  • Can you think of any other challenges that undermine our ability to measure intellectual humility effectively?
  • How might emerging and future technological advancements influence our ability to measure intellectual humility?

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  • Measuring general humility - extended version discussing additional measures
  • Measuring intellectual humility - extended version discussing additional measures

2 Readings

  • Extra Reading for Module 3
  • Extra Video Material Related to Module 3

ENGAGE: Peer-reviewed Essay

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  • Written assignment for modules 1-3

GO FURTHER: Wikipedia Edit-a-thon!

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    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Wikipedia Edit-a-thon discussions

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  • Show what you learned by editing the Wikipedia entry on intellectual humility!
  • A brief How-To

Interested? Would you like to learn more about this topic? Check out the other courses in the Intellectual Humility series!

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  • TRAILER: Intellectual Humility: Science
  • TRAILER: Intellectual Humility: Practice

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  • Post-Course Survey

Auto Summary

Discover the essence of intellectual humility in this foundational course focusing on health and fitness. Delivered by expert specialists, the course delves into defining intellectual humility, exploring intellectual virtues, and understanding why people lean towards arrogance. Through engaging lectures, readings, and practical assignments, learners will gain valuable insights to apply in daily life. Spanning 1080 minutes, this course is part of a series, with follow-ups on science and practice. Available on Coursera with Starter and Professional subscription options, it’s ideal for anyone seeking to navigate moral, political, and religious dialogues with greater sensitivity and openness.

Professor Duncan Pritchard
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Professor Duncan Pritchard

Dr. Ian Church
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Dr. Ian Church

Dr. Emma Gordon
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Dr. Emma Gordon