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Philosophy courses

Philosophy courses. For dealing with the big questions.

Are you ready to expand your wisdom and become a better thinker? Look no further than our philosophy courses. We will give you the ability to use logical reasoning and critical thinking in your everyday life. With access to the tools of logic and reason, our philosophy courses will provide you with the perspective to analyse humanity’s experience of the world.

Our small but experienced team of experts use centuries-old wisdom to try and answer some of life’s greatest questions. From moral dilemmas to existence itself, we’re here to help you uncover possible answers to your biggest queries. From working through philosophical texts, carrying out philosophical debate, and conducting critical analysis exercises, our courses provide an invaluable education. We provide a supportive atmosphere where everyone can engage in meaningful discussions about current topics and ancient doctrines alike.

Enrol today and join us on a journey towards higher thought processes so that you can make well-informed decisions that shape your life significantly. Open up yourself to philosophical exploration – sign up now! Learn philosophy in Sydney with philosophy courses from the University of Sydney – your premier provider of short courses in Sydney and online.

Philosophy of Fiction Course: The Novel

Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. Storytelling belongs to the history of all humans. This course will explore why we love fiction; the elements which make up a ‘story’; and how the modern novel was invented and developed throughout history. We will begin by discussing the features which constitute a ‘novel’, and the history of it's emergence from other forms of narrative. We will also discuss issues such as: para text and framing devices;... [More]
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Philosophy of Fiction Course: The Novel

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2024-04-29 Mon 29 Apr 2024 - 2024-07-08 Mon 8 Jul 2024
10 sessions, 20 hours total
10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)
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Introduction to Philosophy Course

Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses We are now delivering courses online and in-person. Please check the delivery format of each class before enrolling. Please note that course materials (excluding prescribed texts) are shared electronically within 48 hours of course commencement. Printing is not available. This introductory philosophy course provides an understanding of the history of philosophy... [More]
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Introduction to Philosophy Course

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2024-04-29 Mon 29 Apr 2024 - 2024-07-08 Mon 8 Jul 2024
10 sessions, 20 hours total
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
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Philosophy Course: Descartes - I think Therefore I Am

Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. René Descartes is often credited with being the “Father of Modern Philosophy.” Descartes' project was ambitious: to find a new basis for all knowledge. In pursuing this aim, he set in motion many of the debates which are still part of contemporary philosophy: the nature of the human mind; the nature of our internal sense of ‘self’; the relation of mind to the body; the basis of morality; consciousness,... [More]
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Philosophy Course: Descartes - I think Therefore I Am

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2024-05-01 Wed 1 May 2024 - 2024-07-03 Wed 3 Jul 2024
10 sessions, 20 hours total
10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)
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Philosophy and History of Science Course

Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses We are now delivering courses online and in-person. Please check the delivery format of each class before enrolling. Please note that course materials (excluding prescribed texts) are shared electronically within 48 hours of course commencement. Printing is not available. The birth of Western philosophy and the ‘scientific’ study of nature begin together in the... [More]
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Philosophy and History of Science Course

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<p>The birth of Western philosophy and the ‘scientific’ study of nature begin together in the

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2024-05-01 Wed 1 May 2024 - 2024-07-03 Wed 3 Jul 2024
10 sessions, 20 hours total
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
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Philosophy Course: Introduction to Phenomenology

Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. Phenomenology has been, and still remains one of the most significant philosophical movements of the 20th and 21st centuries. Phenomenology attempts to take the relationship between body and experience seriously, and find the complex inter-relation of body to mind, consciousness and language. Phenomenology is a vibrant part of contemporary philosophy and the theory has had many applications in fields such... [More]
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Philosophy Course: Hannah Arendt

Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses We are now delivering courses online and in-person. Please check the delivery format of each class before enrolling. Please note that course materials (excluding prescribed texts) are shared electronically within 48 hours of course commencement. Printing is not available. Hannah Arendt wrote some of the most profound philosophy of the twentieth century. Her work... [More]
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Philosophy Course: The Art of Critical Thinking

Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. This philosophy course aims to develop your critical thinking skills through practical sessions and the study of informal logic techniques. We will learn the basics of a good argument and evaluate the reasons why arguments go wrong. We will work through practical exercises and evaluate examples from everyday life. Aims The aim of the course is to provide you with an understanding of how to construct a... [More]
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Philosophy Course: Introduction to Nietzsche

Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses We are now delivering courses online and in-person. Please check the delivery format of each class before enrolling. Please note that course materials (excluding prescribed texts) are shared electronically within 48 hours of course commencement. Printing is not available. "That which is done out of love always takes place beyond Good and Evil." - Friedrich... [More]
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Philosophy Course: Introduction to Shakespeare

Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses We are now delivering courses online and in-person. Please check the delivery format of each class before enrolling. Please note that course materials (excluding prescribed texts) are shared electronically within 48 hours of course commencement. Printing is not available. Shakespeare’s plays speak directly to us because of his depth of human understanding and... [More]
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Philosophy of Art Course: Introduction from Plato to the Postmodern

Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. This philosophy course explores the idea that art is not marginal to human concerns, but a key element in emotional, social and psychological life. Many philosophers have proposed that art is not only the highest human achievement but an essential realm which allows humans to imaginatively reconstruct themselves and the worlds they inhabit. From Greek tragedy to Postmodern conceptualism, we will explore... [More]
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