Learner Reviews & Feedback for Introduction to Philosophy by The University of Edinburgh
About the Course
you through some of the most important questions and issues in their area of expertise. We’ll begin by trying to understand what philosophy is –
what are its characteristic aims and methods, and how does it differ from other subjects? Then we’ll spend the rest of the course gaining an
introductory overview of several different areas of philosophy. Topics you’ll learn about will include: Epistemology, where we’ll consider what
our knowledge of the world and ourselves consists in, and how we come to have it; Philosophy of science, where we’ll investi...
Top reviews
LT
Sep 2, 2015
I thoroughly enjoyed this course and find that it encouragingly sets some directions, and of course, raises my excitement for further study into some of the different fields of philosophy. Thank you.
AR
Jul 6, 2017
I found this course incredibly stimulating. A wonderfully structured introduction to European philosophy. All modules well presented. How lucky we are to have learning like this at our fingertips.
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By JustSomeOtherGuy
•Mar 21, 2016
Loved it. The lecturers are very informative and the concepts are passed in a very easy tone.
By Aaryan S
•May 14, 2024
Excellent starter course on the Introduction to different important philosophical ideologies
By Ariana M L L
•Jun 6, 2021
Me gustó mucho el curso. Aunque es un poco complicado como los de filosofía. Lo recomiendo.
By Keith N
•Mar 18, 2021
Great introduction to an interesting topic which I wish I had experienced earlier in life :)
By Nisha K
•Feb 11, 2021
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to learn about Philosophy. It was very insightful!
By Matheus L D
•Jul 29, 2020
A great opportunity to learn about major issues concerning modern philosophy. Thank you all!
By James C
•Aug 3, 2017
A great overview. There were topics I wanted to study in depth but it was a great overview.
By Euclides V
•Dec 22, 2015
Curso bem difícil, são necessárias muitas horas de dedicação, mas que valem a pena no final.
By Seshachalam A
•May 24, 2021
Its really challenging and exploratory - Prof A.Seshachalam, IFIM College, Bengaluru. India
By Martin L Y
•Dec 29, 2020
Great for beginners who want to get a glimpse of philosophy and its many possible branches.
By Fathima S
•Jul 6, 2020
This course is vary useful to me.
I really very proud of the couse.
It increases my knowledge
By Aadam b
•Nov 18, 2019
I learn about philosophy clear and perfectly.I thank to coursera website and then teachers.
By Juan P O
•Feb 20, 2019
Thanks for this great course! all the teachers excellent and the topics very interesting.
By Amanda M
•Sep 23, 2016
Es un curso que tiene mucha profundidad y requiere volver a leerlo para entender. Muy bueno
By HECTOR S H
•Jun 27, 2016
Me gusta mucho, siento que es más interesante de lo que me imaginaba y aprenderé demasiado.
By leopoldo m
•Oct 10, 2015
This course give us a basic and broad perspective about the current philosophical problems.
By Уляна К
•Mar 24, 2021
Such an interesting and exiting couse! I really like the covered topics and the lecturers.
By Shum C H
•Sep 9, 2020
I've learnt a lot about philosophy. The topics are interesting and the video are detailed.
By Todd B T
•Jul 26, 2020
Very insightful and interesting course. I learned a lot, very knowledgeable and enjoyable
By Lorena R d L
•Jun 21, 2020
Excelente curso! Entrei em contato com a filosofia de uma maneira que nunca havia entrado.
By RIC A D
•Jun 3, 2020
The course is informative and it really talks about introducing Philosophy in lighter way.
By Anthony T
•May 6, 2020
Very easy to understand for a complete beginner philosopher starting to expand their mind!
By Ladislao A S
•Aug 3, 2017
bastante completo e interesante, fácil de comprender. Descripción perfecta de introducción
By Tracy T
•May 14, 2016
An excellent course providing a great overview of major philosophical ideas and arguments.
By Viktória G
•Jun 1, 2023
I really enjoyed this course, helped me a lot with preparing for my exam from Philosophy.