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Articles by Jack Willis · Show all
- Getting started·8 min read
Best Philosophy Resources: Podcasts, YouTube, and Places to Learn Online
A curated list of the best philosophy podcasts, YouTube channels, encyclopedias, and magazines. From Philosophy Bites to the Stanford Encyclopedia—where to learn philosophy online.
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How to Read Philosophy Without Getting Lost
Practical tips for reading philosophy: pacing, when to use guides, how to find the argument, and how learning paths and a philosopher lens can keep you on track.
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Free Philosophy Courses: How to Start Learning Philosophy
How to start with free philosophy courses: pick a path, try the quiz, or browse the forum. No signup required to explore.
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Philosophy for Beginners: First Steps
A short guide for philosophy for beginners: where to start, what to expect, and how to use free courses and tools.
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Best Free Philosophy Courses Compared (2025)
How free philosophy courses stack up: MIT OpenCourseWare, Coursera, edX, and schrodingers.cat. Honest pros, cons, and who each one is for.
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What Is the Socratic Method?
The Socratic method uses questions to clarify ideas and expose assumptions. Learn how it works and try it in Socratic dialogues.
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History of Philosophy: How to Learn It With a Map
The history of philosophy is geography and time as much as ideas. Learn how an interactive philosophy map can show you who thought where, when, and how traditions spread—and how to use it.
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Introduction to Ethics: What to Read First
An introduction to ethics for beginners: what ethics is, why start with one question or one text, and where to find free paths and Socratic dialogue on how we should live.
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Philosophy Reading List: Where to Start (and What to Read Next)
A short philosophy reading list by theme: ancient, ethics, political, continental, and global. Each entry links to a free learning path so you know what to read next.
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Epistemology for Beginners: What It Is and Why It Matters
An introduction to epistemology for beginners: what epistemology is, big questions (knowledge, justification, skepticism), and a first step with a free learning path.
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