Learner Reviews & Feedback for Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences by The University of Edinburgh
About the Course
dedicated to Philosophy of the Physical Sciences. Scientific research across the physical sciences has raised pressing questions for
philosophers. The goal of this course is to introduce you to some of the main areas and topics at the key juncture between philosophy and the
physical sciences. Each week we will introduce you to some of these important questions at the forefront of scientific research. We will explain
the science behind each topic in a simple, non-technical way, while also addressing the philosophical and conceptual question...
Top reviews
NJ
Jun 1, 2021
The course was really fun and enjoyable. The course offered a lot of information in a very simple way. All the instructors were very fluent with their explanation and I thoroughly enjoyed this course!
RB
Jan 28, 2017
Un curso muy completo y fácil de digerir sobre la cosmología y el principio antrópico, muy recomendable para la comprensión que se tiene sobre el universo actualmente y la razón de nuestra existencia.
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By Padmanabha R
•Jan 17, 2020
Bridges philosophy and cosmology seamlessly. Prof Peacock's lectures are brilliantly lucid. Wonderfully demystifying course.
By Hugh H
•Sep 4, 2017
Fantastic material. Well delivered lectures. This course is challenging and requires you to pay close attention. I loved it.
By Rabeet T
•May 6, 2020
Extremely well explained! A brilliant course highly recommended for anyone who wishes to learn about cosmology and reality
By Don S
•Nov 2, 2023
Loved it. Really feel I have learnt something new and exciting. A bit challenging at times for me but I got through it.
By Oscar R
•Jul 26, 2019
This course is very interesting to get to know deeply Contemporary astronomy and his philosophical consequences. Thanks
By Leonardo A E L
•Sep 30, 2016
Really amazing course, I enjoyed a lot the videos and additinal lectures. Looking forward for a more extended course.
By GIULIANO Z
•May 12, 2020
Very well explained, even if it's filled with some of the most difficoult topics human beings have ever conceived.
By Gabriela C G
•Sep 27, 2018
EXCELENTE CURSO!!! LOS ACADÉMICOS EXPLICAN DE MANERA MUY CLARA, CONCEPTOS QUE PODRÍAN PARECER DE MUCHA DIFICULTAD.
By Maruf L
•Sep 26, 2019
very interesting course. I learnt a lot new things and also reinforced some of the other things I use to know.
By Pascal S
•May 26, 2019
A great course. My only quiblle are that the summary slides don't always coincide with the video explanations.
By Robert C
•Apr 24, 2019
This course wasn't exactly what I thought it would be, It was better. I found it to be challenging but good.
By Lora X
•Sep 27, 2018
The physics part is somewhat challenging, but good for getting a sense of the philosophy of physical sciences.
By Tohid H
•Oct 29, 2020
The perspective that this course proposes is fascinating and engaging. I hope to see more courses like this.
By sude a
•May 12, 2020
The course starts with a really simple question and ends up in a really different place. Highly recomended!
By Claudia M
•Dec 14, 2020
Very rich course, though not long. It has the right mix between challenging and easier parts. I loved it.
By Johnson L
•Jun 11, 2017
Definitely helpful for understanding the philosophy under the context of physical sciences for starters.
By Ruth A C
•Jan 10, 2021
Instructors are passionate, enthusiastic, non-dogmatic, knowledgeable and current. The course was fun.
By Diego B
•Dec 1, 2016
Excellent course on cosmology and philosophy. Great course material and additional for further reading.
By María D D C
•Aug 16, 2020
Very interesting I learned many things I didn’t know about cosmology and the relation with philosophy
By Juan C R N
•Jul 31, 2020
Excelente curso introductorio para los amantes de las ciencias naturales y el pensamiento filosófico.
By Ahmed H
•Mar 18, 2017
Thought provocative, challenging and entertaining journey through time, space and mind.
By Burak Ç
•Oct 6, 2018
very useful for course to understand modern cosmology and its philosophical background
By Clare H
•Jan 12, 2018
I thought this was a great overview: well-produced, engaging, and thought-provoking.
By Attense C
•Mar 4, 2021
Very interesting, and for some reason my recall sticks even months after taking it.
By Francisco J d O
•Jun 15, 2019
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