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 1, 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 5, 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.
2001 - 2025 of 2,230 Reviews for Introduction to Philosophy
By Rongsentemsu
•Jun 27, 2018
Overall a really nice introduction to the subject of Philosophy for beginners like me.
By Lucas B
•Jan 19, 2023
Muy completo ! Para ser una introduccion, es bastante bueno. Saludos desde Argentina.
By Ravi K S
•Feb 18, 2020
Very crisp introduction to popular contemporary concepts in the world of Philosophy!!
By Steven R
•Jan 31, 2019
Muy satisfecho con el material de apoyo en el proceso de aprendizaje en la filosofÃa.
By Riggs S
•Jan 16, 2016
A good intro course to rewind an old knowledge or tu star up in this path of tought.
By David G
•Aug 31, 2020
quality of lecture varied a lot - some instructors were much better than others IMO
By Diana B F (
•May 19, 2019
great introduction to philosophy. The added value of the text proved very helpful.
By pooyan
•Dec 31, 2017
organized lectures. A good first step for people who are interested in philosophy
By Shaghayegh
•Dec 17, 2015
it was really nice to know somethings about philosophy specially in a simple way
By Shahjahan B
•Aug 16, 2015
Wonderful journey seeking ultimate truth. Young philosophers are great assets.
By Ahmed E A
•Apr 20, 2018
Very useful as intoductionary course for the subject , i highly recommend it
By Maartijn S
•Sep 4, 2017
Excellent course, really interesting and a great introduction to philosophy.
By Paridhi s
•Aug 21, 2020
Compels you to think more about the things we avoid thinking of normally.
By Mery H
•Feb 18, 2019
totally recommendable, of course, innovative concepts, very professional.
By Alejandro R
•Dec 10, 2016
It was amazing, It contained the basics of a very wide area of knowledge
By Luis E S
•Aug 2, 2016
muy interesante, me gusta como ha sido estructurado... felictaciones....
By Emmanuel
•Jun 18, 2020
This course is awesome indeed, albeit it's kind of abstract at the end.
By Shubhangi S
•May 15, 2020
A course which provides knowledge and has importance in day to day life
By Matthew T
•Feb 5, 2025
Super intriguing and worth the time each day to think about thinking!!
By Jared E
•Jun 16, 2018
I think it's a bit basic, but on the other hand it is an introduction.
By Fernando C A
•Aug 16, 2015
Tiene una buena estructura de temas. Los profesores explican muy bien.
By Amruth B
•Jun 29, 2020
A real amazing journey into philosophy. A very well structured course
By Rafael S T V
•Sep 23, 2015
The certificate is paid. It should offer a free version of some kind.
By Cornelius B
•Aug 30, 2020
Great course to get the hang on a number of philosophical questions.
By Chirag L
•Sep 14, 2015
This is course is actually informational and interesting...Thnak you