What to Believe in Uncertain Times?
This four-part digital micro-course, led by Dr. Paul Blaschko, is designed to help you learn how to constructively debate, positively make arguments, and change or confirm your own beliefs as you find the truth.
Featured Speaker:
- Paul Blaschko, teacher of philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, Assistant Director at the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study, co-designer of the popular Notre Dame Course “God and the Good Life”
Series Description
| Format | Title |
|---|---|
| Video | Meet the Instructor |
| Video | Lecture 1: Refusing to Believe |
| Article | Is Skepticism an Answer? |
| Video | Applying the Concepts: Skepticism and Politics |
| Video | Activity: The Skepticism Assessment |
| Article | Additional Resources |
| Format | Title |
|---|---|
| Video | Lecture 2: Having Better Arguments |
| Article | Arguments are Everywhere |
| Video | Applying the Concepts: A Recipe for Better Arguments |
| Article | Additional Resources |
| Video | Activity: The Argument Game |
| Format | Title |
|---|---|
| Video | Lecture 3: When Can You Believe "Beyond the Evidence" |
| Article | Faith and Innovation |
| Video | Applying the Concepts: Faith or Fraud? |
| Article | Additional Resources |
| Video | Activity: Betting on the Truth |
| Format | Title |
|---|---|
| Article | Why Disagreement Matters |
| Video | Lecture 4: Forming Beliefs In a Social World |
| Video | Activity: The Disagreement Test |
| Video | Applying the Concepts: How to Avoid an Echo Chamber |
| Article | Congratulations! |
| Article | Reflection/Discussion Questions |