Course Summary
This course explores the concept of Intellectual Humility, which is the ability to recognize the limitations of one's own knowledge and the willingness to consider other perspectives. It will provide students with the tools to become more open-minded and better critical thinkers.Key Learning Points
- Learn the definition and importance of Intellectual Humility
- Explore the psychological and social factors that contribute to a lack of Intellectual Humility
- Develop strategies to cultivate Intellectual Humility in yourself and others
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Research Assistant
- USA: $35,000 - $60,000
- Social Worker
- USA: $30,000 - $50,000
- Educational Consultant
- USA: $50,000 - $90,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a deeper understanding of Intellectual Humility and its importance in personal and professional settings
- Identify and overcome personal biases and limitations in thinking
- Apply strategies to improve communication and collaboration with others
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of psychology and social sciences
- Willingness to reflect on personal biases and perspectives
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
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Notable People in This Field
- Krista Tippett
- Brené Brown
Related Books
Description
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.
Outline
- Getting started
- About This Course
- Optional Reading
- How to Use Discussion Forums
- Get to Know Your Classmates
- What is intellectual humility?
- Introduction to Module 1
- Introduction
- Other accounts of intellectual humility
- The doxastic account
- 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?
- Before you begin...
- Recommended Reading for Module 1
- Extra Reading for Module 1
- Extra Video Material Related to Module 1
- Initial reflections on humility
- Understanding the doxastic account
- Practice quiz
- Module Quiz
- Reading quiz on “What Is it to Be Intellectually Humble?” by Bob Roberts
- What is an intellectual virtue?
- Introduction to Module 2
- 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
- Two misconceptions (note: this is an extension following the part of the lecture entitled: 'Two kinds of intellectual virtue')
- Find and share examples of virtue!
- Recommended Reading for Module 2
- Some other videos you might want to watch
- Extra Reading for Module 2
- Extra Video Material Related to Module 2
- Initial thoughts on virtue
- Practice Quiz
- Module Quiz
- Reading quiz on the Stanford Encyclopedia’s “Virtue Epistemology” entry
- How do we know who is intellectually humble?
- Introduction to Module 3
- Introduction: a brief overview of humility
- Conceptualising intellectual humility
- Measuring general humility
- Measuring intellectual humility
- Measuring general humility - extended version discussing additional measures
- Measuring intellectual humility - extended version discussing additional measures
- Before you finish...
- Recommended Reading for Module 3
- Extra Reading for Module 3
- Extra Video Material Related to Module 3
- Initial reflections on measuring humility
- Practice Quiz
- Module Quiz
- Reading quiz on “Measures of Intellectual Humility: A Reference Guide” by Madeleine King and Justin L. Barrett
- End of course assignments
- Show what you learned by editing the Wikipedia entry on intellectual humility!
- A brief How-To
- TRAILER: Intellectual Humility: Science
- TRAILER: Intellectual Humility: Practice
Summary of User Reviews
Read reviews for the course Intellectual Humility: Theory and Practice on Coursera. Users praise the course for its thought-provoking content and engaging presentation. However, some users find the course material repetitive and difficult to understand.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users found the course to be thought-provoking and engaging.Pros from User Reviews
- Great course for exploring intellectual humility and its practical applications
- Instructors are knowledgeable and engaging
- Course materials are well-organized and easy to navigate
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users find the course material repetitive
- Some users find the course difficult to understand
- Some users would like to see more practical examples
Professor Duncan Pritchard
4.5 Raiting
Intellectual Humility: Theory
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Faced with difficult questions people often tend to dismiss and marginalize dissent. Political and moral disagreements can be incredibly polarizing, and sometimes even dangerous....
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It’s clear that the world needs more intellectual humility. But how do we develop this virtue? And why do so many people still end up so arrogant?...
Intellectual Humility: Practice
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We live in a polarised world where all too often people talk past each other. But do you know when to believe what others say?...
