<p>Introducing Philosophy is a free self-paced online course on OpenLearn from The Open University. Pitched at Level 1 (introductory), it gives learners an overview of what studying philosophy involves, the kinds of reasoning techniques philosophers use, and the main positions and debates in the subject.</p><ul><li>No prerequisites; suitable for anyone considering philosophy study at university level or simply curious about the subject.</li><li>Approximately 8 hours total study time, fully self-paced.</li><li>Four short sections – Approaching Philosophy, Doing Philosophy, Studying Philosophy and a Conclusion – each with activities and readings.</li><li>Completely free; a free Statement of Participation (and digital badge, where available) can be claimed on completion.</li></ul><p>Start the course directly on the OpenLearn website; creating a free Open University account lets you track progress and claim the Statement of Participation.</p>