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A Close-Reading App And Philosophic Community

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Vydol takes you deeper into the canon of philosophy and classic literature.

 

Jump into philosophical discourse as we close-read our way through the history of great ideas.

 

Join the most interesting conversations on the internet. 

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Don’t miss thought-provoking conversations between professors from around the world, as they lead a close reading of a great book together.

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Engage with our community of unique thinkers by joining a live seminar or adding comments to videos.

 

Vydol takes you deeper into the canon of philosophy and classic literature.

 

Download The App

Vydol is accessible from any browser, desktop, iOS or Android device.

   

Jump into philosophical discourse as we close-read our way through the history of great ideas.

Watch The Videos

Don’t miss thought-provoking conversations between professors from around the world, as they lead a close reading of a great book together.

  

Join the most interesting conversations on the internet. 

 
 

Join the Conversation

Engage with our community of unique thinkers by joining a live seminar or adding comments to videos.

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“I LOVED the first Plato video! Very engaging, very accessible, and very well-paced. Looking forward to watching more!
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