Philosophy
How to study philosophy
Philosophy texts are hard because every sentence carries an argument. The goal is to understand each position, the reasons behind it and the objections to it, well enough to explain them in your own words.
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Why it is hard to learn
- Dense texts with long arguments
- Precise terms each philosopher uses in their own way
- Positions that answer each other across centuries
- Exams that ask you to explain and criticise
A study plan that works
Get notes on the text
Upload the reading or the lecture. Memo's notes lay out the argument step by step.
Map the positions
The mind map shows which positions answer which question and where they disagree.
Ask questions
Ask the chat on the note to explain a passage or an objection, using your own material.
Practise explaining
Written practice tests check that you can explain an argument and criticise it.
The study modes that fit best
Notes
For following dense arguments.
Mind map
For seeing positions side by side.
Practice test
For explaining and criticising in writing.
Podcast
To hear an argument talked through.
Questions
How do I understand difficult philosophy texts?
Read a clear explanation of the argument first, then the original. Knowing where the argument is going makes the text much easier to follow.
Try it on your own material.
Upload a lecture, a PDF or your slides and get notes, flashcards and a quiz in a few minutes.
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