Learner Reviews & Feedback for Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors by University of Pennsylvania
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LC
Aug 3, 2023
Its short duration course but so much new knowledge and conceptual. Really like the way of Socrates questioning and moreover their analysis argument is whole new best ever.
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.
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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 16, 2020
I really enjoyed doing this course! Loved the way the instructor explained complex ideas simply.
By Monica B
•Jun 1, 2020
I have learned a lot about Plato and the philosophers who came before him. Thank you very much!
By Eduardo S P
•Mar 11, 2016
I really enjoyed this course, the topics were fascinating and the explanations were very clear.
By Stephen B
•Dec 4, 2020
The thoughtful and meticulous videos provided significant insight into the reading materials.
By marc g
•Apr 14, 2020
Very comprehensive yet digestible! I never felt bored and always thought that I was learning.
By Fogan A (
•Apr 6, 2020
A very good course that I really enjoy! thanks Coursera & Team and University of Pennsylvania
By George C M
•Mar 24, 2016
Well structured course that gives an excellent background to the basis of ancient philosophy.
By Grammar Z
•May 31, 2025
Carefully structures and interesting. Good introduction to Presocratic philosophy and Plato!
By Charles E M
•May 8, 2018
The Professor is quite interesting and this is the second course I have taken under her lead
By Carl A
•Aug 7, 2020
This course served as an avenue for me to improve especially in terms of reading texts. :)
By Cees O
•Mar 29, 2020
I was impressed by the quality of the teachings and especially the instructor: excellent!!
By Dimitris P
•Aug 31, 2016
An excellent introductory course to Plato. Gave me great insights to his works. Thank you!
By Monika L
•Apr 2, 2023
Excellent course! Interesting, informative, challenging, and fun. Terrific professor!
By Michael R
•Mar 17, 2025
Outstanding course - lucid and thought provoking. Exactly what I was looking for.
By 18_12TH2_Bùi M N
•Nov 28, 2021
Excellent course that provides a comprehensive view on Plato's Ancient Philosophy.
By Juan L P B
•Feb 24, 2019
Aprendí mucho con éste curso recomendable para quien se interese por la filosofía.
By Jessica D O F
•May 18, 2020
El curso es muy bueno, te ayuda a entender conceptos tan básicos sobre filosofía
By Sergey A
•May 13, 2018
Short but well thought and coincide class for Plato and presocratics philosophy.
By Ankur K B K D
•Aug 7, 2020
Very thankful to Dr Meyers and team for this course. She's a brilliant speaker.
By Paul C
•Mar 8, 2017
Excellent. Clear and accessible explanation of the Plato's forms and shadows.