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.
Temples of India: Architecture, Culture and Faith
Temples of India: Architecture, Culture and Faith
<p>India's temples are among the world's most remarkable architectural achievements and continue to play a central role in religious and cultural life. This course introduces the foundations of
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Philosophy Club: The Flourishing Life - Perspectives on Eudaimonia
Philosophy Club: The Flourishing Life - Perspectives on Eudaimonia
<p>This 10‑week Philosophy Club explores the concept of a <em>Flourishing Life.</em> Few philosophical questions have proved as enduring—or as relevant—as this: <em>What does it mean to live a
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Philosophy as Intellectual Drama: A Battleground of Ideas
Philosophy as Intellectual Drama: A Battleground of Ideas
<p>Philosophy has always been an active conversation rather than a collection of isolated ideas. This course explores how influential philosophers responded to one another across the centuries,
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What is Consciousness?
What is Consciousness?
<p>Consciousness is the one thing each of us knows most intimately, yet it remains one of the greatest mysteries in philosophy, science and human thought. Every experience, memory, emotion and
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Scepticism: Can Doubt Lead to Peace of Mind?
Scepticism: Can Doubt Lead to Peace of Mind?
<p>The ancient Greek sceptics argued that suspending judgement could free us from anxiety and lead to greater peace of mind. This course explores the origins of scepticism and follows its development
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King Arthur: Origins and Interpretation
King Arthur: Origins and Interpretation
<p>This short course explores the sophistication of medieval storytelling through close reading and discussion of early King Arthur legends in translation. It traces the deeper ancestry of the
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A Short History of Western Atheism
A Short History of Western Atheism
<p>Western atheism has a long and fascinating intellectual history. Beginning with the natural philosophers of Ancient Greece, this course traces the development of secular and humanist thought
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<p>Western atheism has a long and fascinating intellectual history. Beginning with the natural philosophers of Ancient Greece, this course traces the development of secular and humanist thought
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Is the Best Philosophy a Masque for Madness?
Is the Best Philosophy a Masque for Madness?
<p>Philosophy is usually associated with careful reasoning, yet many philosophers have suggested that genuine insight also requires uncertainty, imagination and a willingness to question deeply held
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Key Thinkers in Focus: Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning"
Key Thinkers in Focus: Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning"
<p>Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning" is one of the most influential books of the twentieth century. Drawing on his experiences during the Holocaust, Frankl explored profound questions about
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The Next Stage: Building a Great Life After Work
The Next Stage: Building a Great Life After Work
<p>Retirement is one of the biggest transitions we experience. Moving from the structure and identity of working life to an open diary can be both exciting and daunting. With people now spending
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