Make Philosophy More Accessible
Micro-lessons and unique insights to help you read and understand philosophy books.
Synto gives you these benefits
Approach the classics with increased understanding
Our carefully designed activities make reading the toughest books more enjoyable and more relatable.
Learn to apply your new understanding to your real life
The activities are designed to not only help you understand what you're reading, but how to apply this understanding in your everyday life.
Learn how to think critically and think independently
The lessons you learn here don't stop once you finish using the app. They are now yours to use however you want, whenever you want.
Link the big ideas across the classics
Every book on Synto has been carefully chosen as they contain the most important ideas to humankind. We help you discover the main themes and connect the lessons you take from reading.
Discuss your thoughts with our community
Find others who are reading the same book or thinking about the same Big Idea in our community.
Become one of the top 2%
A study in 2014 showed that only 2% of people read at the highest level. We help you get to that level.
How It Works
All activities are carefully designed with to be highly relevant to the book you're reading and the ideas it's discussing - all while being interesting and relevant to the modern world. Here's how it works:
Step 1
Choose one of The Great Books to read
We have activities developed for 15 of the most important books ever written.
Step 2
Before you read
Spend 15 minutes on our pre-reading activities that will leave you in the best shape to understand the book at a deeper level from the first chapter.
Step 3
While you read
Check in after every reading session - store important notes from what you read and see our experts tips to get more from the book. You can also join our community to discuss with others' who are reading the same book.
Step 4
After reading
Take our post-reading activities to apply what you learned and enhance your understanding.
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