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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences by The University of Edinburgh

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About the Course

What is the origin of our universe? What are dark matter and dark energy? This is the first part of the course 'Philosophy and the Sciences',
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...
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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 Mark S M

Jan 12, 2017

The broad principles of the progress of science including paradigm shifts is interesting. The physics involved in the treatment of Cosmology is complex, but the important concepts were beautifully extracted by the lecturer. The lecture slides were a valuable resource to review before each quiz. After the course, I feel that I have tasted the flavor of the astrophysics, enjoyed it, but by no means have I begun to be an astrophysicist .

By Devashri K

Jun 20, 2022

I will surely suggest this course to any anyone who's at the beginner level in Cosmology. It gave a simple and short overview of the entire modern cosmology and gave an open minded explanation regarding even the most critiqued ideas and theories. However, it would have been better if the course would have been bit more detailed. The speakers of the course are precise with the description of concepts. Enjoyed learning a lot!

By Naoemi M E D W

Aug 20, 2020

This course was very informative and interesting. It taught me about new Philosophical questions and ideas that I have yet to encounter in my undergraduate Philosophy courses. Although, the scient part of the discussion was difficult to understand especially since I did not have a good grasp of the concepts discussed beforehand. Although, it can be understood after a few days of review and studying.

By Marco P

Aug 10, 2021

The only reason that I have given four stars to the course and not five is that I was expecting to receive instructors' feedback or comments on my submissions after each week, but this did not happen. I am looking forward to getting that feedback for my essay in addition to peers' reviews. I have learnt much by attending this MOOC. Thanks a lot!

By Mohamed A

Feb 14, 2020

It's a great introductory course I recommend for everyone who interests in the philosophy of science and its aspects. One of the features, unlike many courses, is that it provides more supplementary related material in each session.

Thanks to all the staff with their beautiful souls.

By Susan R

Dec 6, 2023

Interesting - things all came together in the week 4 lectures. A handout "Glossary and the abbreviations commonly used by lecturers would have been extremely helpful in gaining understanding the concepts as the much of the vocabulary was new to me.

By Polina M

May 21, 2020

A very interesting and useful introduction, I wish the video lectures where longer, but there's a whole lot of additional reading material after each lecture, so you can go further with learning every theme discussed by lectors!

By Andre A

Nov 23, 2019

I learned a lot about cosmology and it made me think about many aspects of Nature and existence. I was, though, expecting to learn more about philosophy of science than to cosmology. It was nice anyway. Thank you very much.

By Yoram T

May 24, 2021

I liked the start very much. The later physics was not clear enough for me.

Anyway, very interesting material which make you think (which is always a good thing).

By Alejandro N R

Mar 22, 2020

This course was very interesting, many parts of it connected pretty well with my prior knowledge but game me the opportunity to clarify some doubts.

By Leo T

Mar 11, 2022

This is a good course to dig deeper into how science is done and how we should question its validity and the correctness of scientific theories.

By stevens95@hotmail.com.au

Dec 9, 2022

I enjoyed the opportunity to gain an overview appreciation of the current state of cosmology. The course was highly professional. Thank you.

By Smruti M

Sep 10, 2017

An enlightening course that helps capture a brief history of the scientific method and aims to give some purpose to scientific pursuits.

By Alessio S

Nov 21, 2023

In my opinion very good quality of contents and form. I'm continuing with the 2nd "cognitive sciences" MOOC. Thanks for your work

By Mengyu T

Apr 18, 2017

A bit short. The discussions on cosmology is difficult to understand for someone like me who does not learn anything about yet.

By Deleted A

Apr 30, 2017

It was a really good course. Something very different for me. I just wish it was a litter longer than 4 weeks.

By Steve R

Sep 23, 2017

Great class. Some of the cosmology lectures were a bit hard to understand, but very interesting overall.

By Carlos O M

Sep 29, 2023

Esperaba que tuviera más contenido de filosofía de la ciencia, pero más parece un curso de cosmología.

By Joana C N T R

Oct 10, 2019

was expecting a more generalistic (not so focused on cosmology) course on episthemology

By Abhinav L

Sep 28, 2024

Review of philosophy of science, and how it applies to cosmology; needs to be updated.

By Simran S

Aug 5, 2020

its very good but the languages and the words they use are slightly hard and complex

By Jorge A L

Sep 5, 2024

Muy interesante la información presentada y la manera de motivarnos a reflexionar

By Gabriel C

May 22, 2017

This course very much helpful to those who are new philosophy of science.

By Samuel F F

Jan 21, 2017

Esperava explicações mais simples dos fenômenos, muitas vezes me perdia

By Casey R

Aug 2, 2024

Short but surprisingly in-depth, and very professionally organized.