Free · introductory
1000-Word Philosophy
Short, clearly written introductory essays, with dedicated student help on reading and writing philosophy.
Useful exits, checked and annotated
Further Reading
A deliberately small directory of places worth leaving this site for, arranged by how much philosophical machinery they expect you already to own.
16 trusted sources
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Descriptions tell you what each source is good for. External links open separately, and the checked date is shown on every record.
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Free · video
Wireless Philosophy (Wi-Phi)
Free short videos and learning modules presented by philosophers and subject specialists.
Free · AQA course notes
Philosophy A Level
Concise AQA 7172 course notes, quizzes and exam guidance across epistemology, moral philosophy, metaphysics of God and metaphysics of mind.
Archived · GCSE RS
AbDabRS — GCSE Religious Studies
A preserved school resource site for GCSE beliefs, practices and themes. It follows AQA rather than our Eduqas route, so check the specification before borrowing exam advice.
Free · video course
Crash Course Philosophy
A complete 46-video introduction, moving briskly from argument and knowledge through mind, religion, ethics and the good life.
Free · video and music
Nathanology
Nathan Dufour Oglesby puts philosophy, history and social science into rap, sketches and compact video essays: clever, musical and occasionally grown-up around the edges.
Free · video archive
Wisecrack
Funny, sharp pop-culture video essays that use films, television and games to prise open philosophical ideas. Best treated as a provocation, not the last word.
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Free · advanced reading
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Open-access, scholarly and peer-reviewed articles written by professional philosophers.
Free · courses
OpenLearn Philosophy
Free Open University courses and longer-form materials across philosophy and religious studies.
Free · audio
Philosophy Bites
Focused interviews with philosophers, hosted by David Edmonds and Nigel Warburton.
Free · interviews
3:16
Richard Marshall's vast archive of long-form interviews with contemporary philosophers: useful when you want the thinker in their own words and do not mind taking the scenic route.
Free · video lectures
PESGB philosophy of education videos
Short, accessible talks from the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain on education, curricula, equality, politics and what philosophy is for.
Serious business
Free · scholarly
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
An expert-maintained reference work for detailed study and careful research.
Free search · research
PhilPapers
A comprehensive research index and bibliography maintained by the philosophy community.
Exam board
Official · specification
AQA A-level Philosophy 7172
The current specification and official subject-content pages for A-level Philosophy.
Official · assessment
AQA assessment resources
Official past papers, mark schemes, examiner reports and specimen assessment material.