Online philosophy courses leading to Associate and Fellowship awards from the International Society for Philosophers and Diploma and BA degree from the University of London

The Pathways web sites are the work of philosophy teachers, students and enthusiasts around the globe.

"Philosophy is the ultimate expression of human freedom. We believe in freedom of thought and expression but also in the responsibility that goes with that freedom. As philosophers, we value and respect those whose views differ from our own.

"Our mission is to teach the world to philosophize."

[from ISFP Mission Statement]

© Geoffrey Klempner 1997–2008

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* Select from six Pathways programs
* Take the ISFP Associate and Fellowship awards
* Study for an online BA Philosophy degree
* Browse through Essays by Pathways students
* Browse through Letters to Pathways students
* Read the Pathways Philosophy study guide
* Subscribe to the ejournal Philosophy Pathways
* Subscribe to the ejournal Philosophy for Business
* Join the International Society for Philosophers
* Send your question to Ask a Philosopher
* Submit your web site to the Pathways Top 10
* Participate in the Pathways online conference
* Download Electronic philosophy texts
* Take the Pathways philosophy test

The first Pathways open learning students joined in 1995. The Pathways web site was launched in 1997.

In 2002, the International Society of Philosophers was formed to promote the benefits of philosophy, and to oversee the Pathways programs and awards. There are now over 1000 ISFP members around the world.

If you have any comments about the Pathways web site, or if you would like to ask a question about the Pathways online courses, please use the Feedback form. Or complete our two minute Questionnaire.

This is the new compact Pathways Portal. Links to the other main Pathways sites can be found on the Features page.

For links to Pathways fringe sites see Philosophy from a different side.

Why not tell your friends about Pathways?

Pathways offers an exciting range of options. However, if you ask the following simple questions, it is easy to find the Pathway that is ideal for you:

— are you a beginner, or have you studied philosophy before?

— do you want to follow a set program of study, or would you prefer to devise your own program?

— is there a time frame within which you would like your studies to be completed?

— are you looking for an accredited course which leads to a recognized qualification?

— what are you hoping to do after you finish your studies with Pathways?

There are three study tracks:

* Pathways Programs
* ISFP Associate and Fellowship
* London University Diploma and BA

Click one of the above links to find out more.

For a table comparing the three study tracks see Pathways at a glance.

For details of fees for all our programs see Pathways to Philosophy fees.