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Philosophy and Religion Courses | WEA Sydney

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Philosophy and Religion Courses

Philosophy and Religion Courses

Explore ideas about meaning, belief, and how we understand the world.

Examine philosophical questions, religious traditions, and ethical debates across history and contemporary society. Develop the ability to reflect on complex ideas and engage with different perspectives in a structured and open-minded way.


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The Middle East: A Clash of Religions?

Politics, Culture and Society Courses
Since ancient times, tensions involving Judaism, Islam, and Christianity have shaped conflict in the Holy Lands. How much of today's Middle East conflict is truly about religion and what else is at play?
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$175 Limited inc GST / $157

The Middle East: A Clash of Religions?

<p>Religion continues to play a powerful—though often contested—role in the conflicts of the Middle East. Since ancient times, tensions involving Judaism, Islam, and Christianity have shaped struggles

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$175 Limited inc GST / $157

The Middle East: A Clash of Religions?

<p>Religion continues to play a powerful—though often contested—role in the conflicts of the Middle East. Since ancient times, tensions involving Judaism, Islam, and Christianity have shaped struggles

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F2F ONL
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Art and Philosophy

Art Appreciation Courses
Through the connection between art and philosophy this course asks What is a work of art? Does art have an ethical dimension? How does art hold a mirror to contemporary society?
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$164 Limited inc GST / $148

Art and Philosophy

<p>This course looks at the reciprocal relationship between Western art and philosophy. Artists are often been inspired by the thinkers of their time and philosophers have reflected on the meaning and

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Religion or Politics? Unravelling the Roots of Global Religious Conflicts

Philosophy and Religion Courses
Examine the real drivers of global conflict and explore how religion, politics and power intersect in shaping world events.
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Philosophy of Power

Philosophy and Religion Courses
Examine the concept of ‘power’ in many aspects of human life, from political power to personal empowerment and the oppressive power of others to control us.
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Machiavelli: A Philosophical Introduction

Philosophy and Religion Courses
Machiavelli’s influence on political theory cannot be overstated, and his ideas are still radical and challenging to this day. Like all great philosophers, Machiavelli institutes a new way of thinking about problems, which has had a much broader application than just politics.
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The Shahnameh: Persia's Great Epic

Literature and Writing Courses
EUncover the Shahnameh, the great Persian epic that helped preserve language, history and cultural identity in a time of threat.
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The Middle East: Diversity, Fault Lines and Conflict

Politics, Culture and Society Courses
Examine the Middle East’s ethnic, linguistic and religious diversity, and how unresolved tensions continue to shape conflict across the region.
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King Arthur: Origins and Interpretation

Literature and Writing Courses
Examine the early Arthurian legends, their medieval origins, moral ideals and continuing appeal for readers today.
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Philosophy Club: Revolutions of Mind and World

Philosophy and Religion Courses
Explore the theme of revolutions across major cultural, political, technological, and environmental domains through a range of philosophical lenses.
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Introduction to World Mythology: Stories and Meaning

Philosophy and Religion Courses
Explore myths from around the world and uncover the stories and symbols that have shaped human understanding across cultures and time.
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