Free & Open Philosophy Curriculum
Understand the Big Questions with a Modular Learning Journey
SophiaThinkHub curates primary sources, expert explainers, and interactive activities for 16 core philosophical disciplines. Learn at your own pace using our mobile-ready, API-powered modules.
What you get
- ✦Dynamic summaries pulled from open knowledge bases
- ✦Curated quotes and key thinkers for every topic
- ✦Mobile-first interface with progress tracking tips
- ✦Self-check quizzes and workshop prompts
A global classroom for philosophical literacy
SophiaThinkHub is designed for curious learners, educators, and autodidacts looking for a structured way to engage with philosophy. Every module blends foundational theory with contemporary relevance, pulling fresh references from open APIs.
Our content is free to access and free to remix. Each module page is a self-contained lesson that can be shared or embedded in learning management systems.
16 core modules
Dive into any topic. Each module provides context, timelines, thinkers, quizzes, and studio prompts.
Tools to deepen philosophical practice
Interactive timelines
Follow philosophical movements with visual timelines built for quick scanning. Tap on cards to reveal context on mobile.
Scholar spotlights
Discover key thinkers with bite-sized bios and links to open-source readings.
Prompt-based learning
Apply concepts via writing prompts, Socratic dialogues, and classroom-ready worksheets.
API data sources
- Wikipedia REST API: live article summaries for each topic (`https://en.wikipedia.org/api/rest_v1/page/summary/{topic}`).
- Quotable: curated philosophy-tag quotes (`https://api.quotable.io/quotes?tags=philosophy`).
- Open Library: suggested readings (`https://openlibrary.org/search.json?subject=philosophy`).
Educator toolkit
Use module prompts to design flipped classroom sessions or debates. All materials are lightweight HTML pages that can be cached offline.
Browse the syllabusFAQ
Is SophiaThinkHub really free?
Yes. All lessons and source links rely on open APIs and public domain materials. You can download pages for offline use.
Can I use the modules in class?
Absolutely. Each module is a standalone HTML page with structured sections ideal for projector or mobile learning.
Do I need an account?
No accounts, no tracking. Bookmark the modules you need and return anytime.