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.
All courses
-
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.
View Philosophy and History of Psychology Course detailsPhilosophy 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
...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
...Course added to cart. Checkout now.Close this messageWed 15 Oct 2025 - Wed 17 Dec 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)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 -
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...
View Marx: A Philosophical Introduction detailsMarx: A Philosophical Introduction<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Philosophy"}</p>
<p>Marxism has experienced a major resurgence in recent years, driven by the contemporary challenges of late capitalism, particularly the growing
...Course added to cart. Checkout now.Close this messageMon 13 Oct 2025 - Mon 15 Dec 2025 10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00)10 sessions, 20 hours total$380.01 Limited inc GSTOnline via ZoomWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting list -
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.
View Philosophy of Chaos Course: From the Ancient World to the Present detailsPhilosophy of Chaos Course: From the Ancient World to the Present<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Philosophy"}</p>
<p>This ten-week course explores the philosophical significance of chaos. We begin with ancient creation mythologies, which describe the beginning of
...Course added to cart. Checkout now.Close this messageWed 15 Oct 2025 - Wed 17 Dec 2025 10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00)10 sessions, 20 hours total$380.01 Limited inc GSTOnline via ZoomWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting list -
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...
View Philosophy Course: Introduction to Phenomenology detailsWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting list -
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...
View Philosophy Course: The Art of Critical Thinking detailsWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting list -
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.
View Philosophy Course: Heidegger detailsWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting list -
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...
View Philosophy of Art Course: Introduction from Plato to the Postmodern detailsWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting list -
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...
View Philosophy Course: Hannah Arendt detailsWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting list -
Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. "That which is done out of love always takes place beyond Good and Evil." - Friedrich Nietzsche, Beyond Good and Evil (1886). Nietzsche is famous for his theories of Nihilism; the eternal return; will to power; master/slave morality; God is dead; and free spirits. We will read selections from Nietzsche’s early, middle, and late works, and discuss the development of his ideas and his complex,...
View Philosophy Course: Introduction to Nietzsche detailsWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting list -
Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. Shakespeare’s plays speak directly to us because of his depth of human understanding and his insights into the human condition. We will explore themes including love, power, revenge, ambition, evil, nobility, truth, and tragedy, through an analysis of Shakespeare’s major characters and themes. We’ll also discuss Shakespeare in the context of his time. His plays reflect the ferment of post reformation...
View Philosophy Course: Introduction to Shakespeare detailsWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting list
