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Western Philosophers

Western Philosophers

by Brad Gayman

448 ratings
211 reviews
📚 Education
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Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 13, 2015
  • April 1, 2020

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Brad Gayman
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Explore the lives and works of influential thinkers with this educational app. Test your knowledge through quizzes on their major contributions and famous quotes, ideal for students and philosophy enthusiasts.

✓Philosopher biographies
✓Wikipedia integration
✓Quiz on works and quotes
✓Study aid for philosophy courses
✓Review tool
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Western Philosophers. Based on 448 reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 3 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Impressive, free app
  • 👍Easy to use, detailed interface
  • 💡Clever, Twitter-like format
  • 🤩Beautifully designed
  • 🎉Passion project with great content
  • 🔍Comprehensive philosopher database
  • 🎧Free audiobooks and ebooks
  • 🗺️Useful timelines and maps

Negative things

  • 🐛Broken links and bugs
  • 🌍Lacks diversity, focused on Western philosophers
  • 🕰️App not updated in years, feels abandoned
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What's New in Western Philosophers

3.5.1

April 1, 2020

● Fixes an issue that causes the app to crash at launch

User reviews

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Terrible selection, Continental philosophy, no science

If you’re interested in the foundations of logic, reason, and science (Analytical philosophy), you won’t find it here. The selection is beyond biased, comprised almost solely of Continental philosophy, useless for anything more than Marx, existentialism, and social “science”. The “philosophy” appears to be snippets from a quotation collection. This app is teaching outdated postmodernism, not philosophy.
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Amazing

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I’m not sure a free app has ever impressed me this much.

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Saint Thomas More

Why is he not found in this app?
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Crashes when favoriting philosophers

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Quiz layout issues on iPad landscape mode

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Audiobook downloads not working

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Requested Features

6 requests

More Eastern and non-Western philosophers

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Ability to suggest new philosophers

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Community-driven content additions

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Better quiz format with philosopher names

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Home screen widgets and updated UI

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Offline audiobook downloads

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FAQ

What does the Western Philosophers app do?

This app provides information about various Western philosophers, including details from their Wikipedia entries. It also features quizzes to test your understanding of their great works and quotes.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include learning about individual philosophers, accessing their Wikipedia entries, and engaging in quizzes that cover their significant works and famous quotes. It's designed as a study and review tool.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. The provided information indicates no in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free experience.

Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is particularly beneficial for students taking introductory philosophy courses who need to review material or study for exams. It's also suitable for anyone interested in learning more about the history of Western philosophy.