Learner Reviews & Feedback for Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors by University of Pennsylvania
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LL
Mar 8, 2016
Good intro to early Greek philosophy. Dr Meyer has a simple and subtly humorous approach to the material. Dr Meyer makes the subject approachable so that the student wants to do further reading.
MD
Jan 16, 2021
This was my first online course. In a crazy year, the flexibiilty to reset deadlines was much appreciated. I enjoyed the grading system, especially when your peers are from all around the world.
176 - 200 of 469 Reviews for Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors
By Sylvia H K
•Jun 20, 2016
Very fine lectures on Plato and the visions of those philosophers that went before him. I've learned a lot of it.
By Astra A K
•Jun 20, 2016
it was absolutely DELICIOUS!!!!! This was a very well organized, well conceived course, i thoroughly enjoyed it!
By Lisa ( C
•Feb 12, 2018
Excellent course. Broken into logical sections with great videos and tests to check your knowledge. Thank you!
By Caroline S d A
•May 22, 2020
It was better than I expected. I've learned so much in these weeks and in a very simple way. Thanks Coursera!
By Rabeet T
•Jul 9, 2020
Great Explanations! This course really helped me to start reading the original works of ancient philosophers
By Patrick K
•Jun 9, 2017
Very enjoyable overview of PreSocratic thought and how it pertains to Plato's own works. Highly recommended!
By Diane N
•Mar 6, 2016
Great course for the introduction of Socrates and all of the other great Philosophers, I enjoyed this class.
By Taisa V
•Feb 20, 2022
Great course. Not very long and covers all the important details. I particularly liked the last assigment.
By Beatriz m d
•Jul 14, 2021
Ha sido un curso excelente.No puedo hacer los pares por que no hablo inglés,todo el curso está completado.
By Steven B
•Jul 20, 2020
Interesting, but not too involved. One can get through the weeks material in a reasonable amount of time.
By Toby P
•Jul 9, 2024
Great course! Very informative and learnt so much. There is a lot out there, this is fascinating stuff.
By Chew R
•Jan 14, 2019
Delivery of course is very clear and concise and had a very enjoyable and insightful learning experience.
By Hila J
•Jul 26, 2021
had so much fun learning with the professor and I feel like I've learned a lot. Great job and thank you!
By Benson H
•Aug 2, 2018
Beautifully organized, crystal clear, this is a phenomenal introduction to the Pre-Socratics and Plato.
By Andrea V
•Dec 18, 2017
Excelente curso. Solo queda agregar la traducción en español y poder bajar las lecciones en pdf o html.
By Ferlin P
•Feb 19, 2016
This course does a great job at supplementing my University studies. Really high quality intro content.
By Megan R
•Apr 13, 2020
A great introduction of ancient philosophies. I like the instructor's explanations and lecture style.
By Jose A G R
•Sep 15, 2017
very helpfull and atractive course, lots of information and access to material to help understand it.
By Melody G
•Mar 1, 2024
Excelente maestra, muy dinámica. Te mantiene enfocado en la clase, la recomiendo y al curso también.
By Alejandra T
•May 19, 2020
Me encanto ya que comprendí cada tema y la manera de enseñanza es muy entendible para muchos gracias
By Areaba S
•May 17, 2020
It was a wonderful journey of 4 weeks of learning.
Thanks to the Greek legends and Professor Susan.
By Yifei W
•Aug 18, 2019
Really love this course! Very comprehensive coverage of Plato's theories and significant works. :)
By Oscar D
•Jan 18, 2018
Beautiful course. It made me inquire about things like I never did before. I enjoyed It very much.
By Mandhir S
•Mar 22, 2021
Very nicely done by the Instructor. Just the correct amount of rigor for an introductory course.
By Sajid K
•Jun 17, 2020
I really enjoyed doing this course! Loved the way the instructor explained complex ideas simply.