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.
Machiavelli: A Philosophical Introduction
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Machiavelli: A Philosophical Introduction
<p>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
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Philosophy of Power
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Philosophy of Power
<p>This course will examine the concept of ‘power’ in many aspects of human life, from personal empowerment to the oppressive power of others to control us. The making and maintaining of political
...Philosophy of Power
<p>This course will examine the concept of ‘power’ in many aspects of human life, from personal empowerment to the oppressive power of others to control us. The making and maintaining of political
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Eastern Wisdom in Daily Life: Asian Philosophies Explained
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Eastern Wisdom in Daily Life: Asian Philosophies Explained
<p>This course explores the major philosophical traditions of Asia and their enduring impact on culture, society and daily life. Drawing on ideas from India, China and Southeast Asia, we examine
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The Middle East: Diversity, Fault Lines and Conflict
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The Middle East: Diversity, Fault Lines and Conflict
<p>The Middle East is extraordinarily diverse, yet that diversity has often been poorly managed by states and power structures, contributing to recurring instability and conflict. This course explores
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Great Thinkers of the Scientific Revolution
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Great Thinkers of the Scientific Revolution
<p>The Scientific Revolution reshaped human understanding of nature, knowledge and society. This course introduces the key thinkers behind this transformation. </p>
<p>We explore the ideas of figures
...Great Thinkers of the Scientific Revolution
<p>The Scientific Revolution reshaped human understanding of nature, knowledge and society. This course introduces the key thinkers behind this transformation. </p>
<p>We explore the ideas of figures
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Religion or Politics? Unravelling the Roots of Global Religious Conflicts
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Religion or Politics? Unravelling the Roots of Global Religious Conflicts
<p>Are global conflicts really driven by religion or are deeper forces at play? This course examines the complex relationship between belief, politics and power. </p>
<p>Through case studies from the
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Philosophy Club: Revolutions of Mind and World
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Philosophy Club: Revolutions of Mind and World
<p>This 10‑week Philosophy Club continues to explore the theme of revolutions across major cultural, political, technological, and environmental domains through a range of philosophical lenses. Each
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Digital Dementia: The Ethics of Social Media
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Digital Dementia: The Ethics of Social Media
<p>Digital and social media shape how we think, connect, and live... but at what cost? This course introduces students to the field of applied ethics through the lens of contemporary digital platforms
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Introduction to World Mythology: Stories and Meaning
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Introduction to World Mythology: Stories and Meaning
<p>Myths are among humanity’s oldest ways of making sense of the world. Long before written history, cultures used stories to explain origins, values and the forces shaping life. </p>
<p>This course
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The Shahnameh: Persia's Great Epic
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The Shahnameh: Persia's Great Epic
<p>The Shahnameh is one of the great epics of world literature, yet it remains far less known in the English-speaking world than it deserves. Written to celebrate and preserve Persian culture at a
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