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.
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Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. Aristotle was the polymath of the Ancient world he wrote on: ethics, politics, mathematics, logic, natural philosophy, anatomy, biology, cosmology, poetry, drama, rhetoric. The enduring nature of his profound thought and fundamental insights into ethics, politic and the arts makes his philosophy as relevant now as it has been throughout Western history. This ten-week course will provide an in-depth study...
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<p>Aristotle was the polymath of the Ancient world he wrote on: ethics, politics, mathematics, logic, natural philosophy, anatomy, biology, cosmology,
...Course added to cart. Checkout now.Close this messageMon 21 Jul 2025 - Mon 22 Sep 2025 10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)10 sessions, 20 hours total$380 Limited inc GSTOnline via ZoomWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting list -
Explore key ideas and thinkers from ancient Greece to postmodernity in this engaging philosophy course. Build critical thinking and informal logic skills while examining how philosophy has shaped politics, ethics, aesthetics and the modern world.
View Introduction to Philosophy Course detailsIntroduction to Philosophy Course<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Philosophy"}</p>
<p>This introductory philosophy course provides an understanding of the history of philosophy and the major contribution it has made to areas of
...Course added to cart. Checkout now.Close this messageMon 21 Jul 2025 - Mon 22 Sep 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)10 sessions, 20 hours total$380 Limited inc GSTOnline via ZoomIntroduction to Philosophy Course<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Philosophy"}</p>
<p>This introductory philosophy course provides an understanding of the history of philosophy and the major contribution it has made to areas of
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Examine key developments in the philosophy and history of psychology, from ancient ideas to Freud, behaviourism, and beyond. Explore how theories of mind, emotion, and behaviour shape our personal, social, and cultural understanding.
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<p>Fascination with mental processes such as memory, imagination, reasoning, and the human ability to tell lies, can be traced back to the ancient
...Course added to cart. Checkout now.Close this messageWed 23 Jul 2025 - Wed 24 Sep 2025 10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)10 sessions, 20 hours total$380 Limited inc GSTOnline via ZoomPhilosophy and History of Psychology Course<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Philosophy"}</p>
<p>Fascination with mental processes such as memory, imagination, reasoning, and the human ability to tell lies, can be traced back to the ancient
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Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. Marxism has experienced a major resurgence in recent years, driven by the contemporary challenges of late capitalism, particularly the growing divide between the very rich and the working poor. This course offers an in-depth look into Marx’s philosophy and its influence from the 19th century to the present day. Over 10 weeks, we will explore Marx's historical impact on global socialism and engaged with...
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<p>Marxism has experienced a major resurgence in recent years, driven by the contemporary challenges of late capitalism, particularly the growing
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Explore the rich symbolism and science of chaos through myth, philosophy, psychology, creativity, and modern chaos theory. From ancient cosmologies to contemporary insights, discover how disorder shapes our world—and why it matters.
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<p>This ten-week course explores the philosophical significance of chaos. We begin with ancient creation mythologies, which describe the beginning of
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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...
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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...
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Delve into Heidegger’s radical ideas on existence, time, language, technology and truth. Through Being and Time, examine how his phenomenology reshapes our understanding of self, others and the modern world—and what it means to truly live.
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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...
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Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. Hannah Arendt wrote some of the most profound philosophy of the twentieth century. Her work is rich and subtle and she engaged critically with the key intellectual ideas of philosophical history, including: What makes humans ‘human’? What makes an ethical life? The nature of evil; How do we forgive the unforgivable? What does it mean to have ‘common sense’? What is the nature of ‘story telling’? Hannah...
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