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About the Course

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? Do our own biases hold us back from becoming as intellectually humble as we could be—and are there some biases that actually make us more likely to be humble? Which cognitive dispositions and personality traits give people an edge at being more intellectually humble - and are they stable from birth, learned habits, or something in between? And what can contemporary research on the emotions tell us about encouraging intellectual humility in ourselves and others? Experts in psychology, philosophy and education are conducting exciting new research on these questions, and the results have important, real-world applications. 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. In this course, we will examine the following major questions about the science of intellectual humility: • How do we become intellectually humble? • What can human cognition tell us about intellectual humility? • How does arrogance develop, and how can we become more open-minded? • How do emotions affect our ability to be intellectually 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 can be taken as a part of a series which explores the theory, the science and the applied issues surrounding intellectual humility. In the previous course on the theory behind intellectual humility, we considered how to define intellectual humility, the nature of an intellectual virtue, and how we know who is intellectually humble. If you are interested, complete all three courses to gain a broader understanding of this fascinating topic. Look for: • Intellectual Humility: Theory - https://www.coursera.org/learn/intellectual-humility-theory • Intellectual Humility: Practice - https://www.coursera.org/learn/intellectual-humility-practice Learners can apply for Financial Aid directly with Coursera to assist with the cost of accessing the full course and gaining a certificate for successfully completing the course....

Top reviews

IP

Oct 18, 2024

I am definitely enjoying this series of courses on Intellectual Humility. The module by Dr. Vasu Reddy was fantastic, and I hope to see more courses taught by her.

NP

Jul 30, 2020

A great course to improve yourself. In needs to be introduced in UG level students of all disciplines.

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By Cristina

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Aug 8, 2023

Beautiful course, worth it, we also learn from ourselves!

By Sayyida F

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Dec 10, 2024

Thank you for all professor and friends at class coursus

By Mahendra G

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May 7, 2020

This course help to enhance human thinking perspectives.

By Michael C

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Sep 25, 2022

A great course and something we need in this world.

By Dameliya K

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Apr 19, 2023

I am happy to have chosen this course!

By Michaela K

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Jan 27, 2022

theses were wounderfull profesors

By Ivan C

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Jan 14, 2025

Un curso claro y muy interesante!

By German C

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Aug 26, 2021

Very interesting course.

By Roberto R

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Jul 14, 2017

Wonderfull, thanks

By Clifton L

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Aug 29, 2017

Excellent course.

By Carolyn C

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Sep 29, 2020

Finish class

By Basset B

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Jul 25, 2020

great cours

By Hamad A

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Nov 24, 2017

the best

By susanspirytus

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Sep 24, 2017

少点简答题就好了

By Harley M

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Aug 2, 2017

Really enjoyed this course. When I signed up for it I wasn't sure what to expect and it certainly surpassed any expectations I did have. Well worth doing to understand our biases and how we might better engage with the world.

By Myrna K

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Apr 28, 2022

Various different aspects, views and scientific insights that broaden the understanding of intellactual humility and motivate to think further and beyond.

By Elizabeth R M

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Nov 29, 2020

I learned about humility in science that I can apply in my daily life. Excellent course.

By Samuel C

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Oct 13, 2020

I like the value that the course deliver, but each week is somewhat disconnected

By Rohan R

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Jan 1, 2018

Dr. Vasu Reddy's take on intellectual humility was intriguing.

By PAULA I O

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Sep 29, 2021

it was intersting

By İbrahim N

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Mar 13, 2026

This course was interesting in terms of subject matter, but an introductory course should be completed first to prepare for the language and concepts used. Because this course focuses more on the scientific aspects of intellectual humility, it is important to become familiar with its philosophical foundations, as introduced by various experts in a starter course. I did not like that many instructors structured their modules primarily around scientific research papers. However, I agree that this can be a practical and useful way to organize a course on a topic that is not yet widespread, though it created some inconsistency in the learning process. My attention span was quite low for this course.

By Edward U

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May 6, 2022

Not worth reviewing.