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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Introduction to Philosophy by The University of Edinburgh

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    About the Course

    This course will introduce you to some of the main areas of research in contemporary philosophy. Each module a different philosopher will talk
    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...
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    LT

    Sep 1, 2015

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    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 5, 2017

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    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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    Nov 21, 2018

    Muy buena introducción al pensamiento filosófico y además con ejemplos comunes para dar mejor entendimiento, deberían hacer cursos de cada corriente filosófica

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    Sep 20, 2015

    An excellent though-provoking introduction to several branches of Philosophy. You can tell the instructors love what they do - it makes it easy to love it too.

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    Mar 27, 2021

    Professors are competent enough to teach every important aspect of philosophy. More power to this platform. Thank you for giving us free education. God bless!

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    May 29, 2020

    I can honestly say that this is one of thd best online courses I have taken so far. Thank you all for the huge effort you have made for the sake of knowledge.

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    Dec 31, 2018

    I've found this course to be really interesting and thought provoking. The instructors explain the materials with reasonable precision and with good examples.

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    Apr 2, 2016

    Amazing course. I hope it can be extended to a more advanced level and I also hope the MOOC about philosophy and the sciences will be back soon. All the best

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    May 31, 2020

    I really love all the topics that are introduced here. They are very different from what I've learnt in the past. Learning this course is truly open my mind.

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    By Azajul I N

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    Apr 5, 2020

    This course is a Master of Philosophy. This online course is highly recommended for all the students who are interested in learning Philosophy. Just amazing.

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    By Hongjin Z

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    Apr 13, 2025

    Very informative and engaging and comprehensive. Perhaps there's an implicit preference to analytic philosophy, I think that's the best introduction to me!!

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    By Walter M

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    Jan 13, 2022

    Maravilloso curso!! Gracias a los profesores por hacer tan sencillo temas que leyendolos a través de un libros suelen se inentedibles. SALUDOS CORDIALES!!!!

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    By FRANCISCO I D B

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    Aug 5, 2020

    I really like the course. I learned so much about different aspect about philosophy.

    I like the modality with different teachers with different specialities.

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    By Wendy G

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    Apr 28, 2020

    This was illuminating and fun. A great spectrum of questions to decide what I wanted to dig in to next. Very thoughtful lectures and explanations.

    Thank you!

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    By Kyriakos Z

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    Mar 19, 2023

    A very comprehensive overview of what the science of Philosophy. Very interesting material on contemporary subjects. Presented by excellent academic staff.

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    By Arina

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    Dec 8, 2022

    All the professors were well-educated and articulate. The course covered all essential preliminary topics. Last but not least, I truly enjoyed the program.

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    By Claudia C

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    Dec 30, 2018

    ES UN CURSO QUE PLANTEA EL DEBATE , EL CONOCIMIENTO Y LA INVESTIGACIÓN. ME GUSTA MUCHO Y SEGUIRÉ ESTUDIANDO EN ESTA PÁGINA.. MUCHAS GRACIAS!1

    CLAUDIA COPPO

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    By Laura D G

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    Feb 2, 2016

    Fully satisfied with this course. Very good program and content, good videos, professional teachers... I really learned a lot. I recommend the course 100 %

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    By Adam M

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    Nov 9, 2015

    A smooth and engaging initiation into philosophical thinking with a practical path amid this world filled with so many semantics and distorting propaganda.

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    By Gerard H

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    Oct 30, 2015

    Excellent course. It gives in a very pleasant, well presented and clear way 7 essential topics of Philosophy which can be the base for further exploration.

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    By Jiazhen T

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    Aug 26, 2015

    I love the new way of thinking it introduced. It showed me how people have analyzed seemingly obvious concepts and help me to examine myself in retrospect.

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    By David M

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    Aug 17, 2018

    Very engaging and well presented course. I enjoyed the video sessions and learned a lot about subjects I had no prior knowledge or training of. Thank you!

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    By akshay r

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    May 29, 2018

    I've always been curious about philosophy and this course was a great way to get immersed in this field and get a sense of the mechanics of how it works..

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    By Reward E

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    Oct 28, 2017

    it's quite concise and simple to understand as philosophy can be simple. Now I see myself learning and expanding in a number of areas I have always wanted

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    By Dorothy L M

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    Jan 27, 2016

    Wonderful course! I especially enjoyed the Time Travel modules, as I am a huge science fiction fan. The instructors are informative and thought-provoking.

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    By Margarita C

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    Jul 27, 2020

    Me encantó este curso. Me ayudó a abrir mi pensamiento hacia e conocimiento y las preguntas existenciales que uno se plantea durante el paso por la vida.

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    By Robin N M

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    Jun 11, 2020

    It is great for people like me ,who watns to learn something about the actual problems of philosophy duscussions and to practice english at the same time

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