Philosophy

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Humans like to ask questions, something evidenced by the persistence of Philosophy throughout time and cultures. From the Pre-Socratics to the present day, philosophers have asked whether there are divine beings, whether morality exists, whether we really can know anything, and whether life does have meaning (whatever meaning means). In this course, we will explore how both the questions asked and answers given have persisted or changed through time. We will engage with the titans of the Ancient Greek era, to Immanuel Kant’s self-professed ‘revolutions’ in thought, all the way through to the future of Philosophy. Presupposing no prior knowledge of philosophy and instead only requiring an inquisitive mind, let’s examine together whether Philosophers really do make progress, and what that progress might look like.

Number of Meetings

10

Course Leader

Dr Guen Taiettti & Dr Harry Drummond

CRN 28085/CEPD5000

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £155/£80

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. Courses may close earlier.

In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. 

Have you ever wondered how the world’s greatest thinkers shaped the way we understand truth, morality, existence, and the meaning of life? Great Thinkers Series: Thinkers from Western and Eastern Philosophical Traditions invites you on a journey across centuries and continents to explore humanity’s most profound questions through the eyes of philosophers from various traditions. 
This three-part series introduces students to influential philosophers and philosophical traditions from both Western and Eastern contexts. Each term concentrates on key thinkers and ideas that have shaped human understanding of knowledge, ethics, reality, and the human condition. Students will critically engage with primary texts and scholarly interpretations, fostering cross-cultural philosophical literacy and analytical skills.

Number of Meetings

5

Course Leader

Dr Shereen Shaw

CRN 28086/CEPD5000

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £80/C oncession £40

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. Courses may close earlier. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. 

Is there a difference between looking at an artwork on a computer screen and looking at the same artwork in the gallery, and could scanning the brain explain this? In this course, we will take a tour of the philosophical questions raised by art and have a go at finding some answers.

Number of Meetings

6

Course Leader

Dr Harry Drummond

CRN 28087/CEPD5000

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £95/concessions £50