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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Explore Shakespeare’s philosophy with a short course in Sydney and online. Analyse themes of love, power, truth and human nature in his plays, set against Montaigne’s scepticism and Machiavelli’s pragmatism.
View Philosophy Course: Introduction to Shakespeare detailsPhilosophy Course: Introduction to Shakespeare<p>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
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This course offers an in-depth exploration of the philosophy of language, from the Sophists to sociolinguistics.
View Philosophy Course: The Philosophy of Language detailsPhilosophy Course: The Philosophy of Language<p>From the beginnings of both Eastern and Western philosophy, the nature of language has been a subject of enduring interest. The Greek Sophists recognised its political use and developed a theory of
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Uncover Wittgenstein’s powerful ideas on language, thought and meaning. From the Tractatus to Philosophical Investigations, explore how his theories shaped modern philosophy, influenced the arts, and continue to challenge how we understand mind and reality.
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Survey the bold ideas that shaped modern thought—from Marx, Darwin and Freud to Kierkegaard, Mill and Dostoyevsky. Explore the roots of existentialism, political theory and psychology, and how these thinkers still influence us in the 21st century.
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Trace the evolution of Latin American philosophy from Pre-Columbian roots to the present. Explore themes of identity, politics, ethics, and imagination through the works of Mistral, Borges, Neruda, GarcÃa Márquez, Villoro, and more.
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Journey into the medieval mind through Dante, Chaucer, angels and beasts. Explore Islamic, Jewish and Christian philosophy, political thought from Aquinas to Machiavelli, the rise of universities, and the optimism of Renaissance Humanism.
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Examine the political philosophy of Thomas Hobbes in this course. Explore his ideas of the social contract, human nature, security and freedom, and consider the ongoing relevance of Leviathan to modern politics and international law.
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Sharpen your reasoning skills with this introduction to critical thinking. Learn to construct persuasive arguments, spot common fallacies, and evaluate everyday claims through practical exercises, informal logic, and contemporary debates.
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Explore phenomenology, the study of lived experience and the body–mind relation. Examine ideas from Husserl, Heidegger, Merleau-Ponty, and Zahavi, and discover how phenomenology shapes medicine, psychology, the arts, and everyday life.
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Reconsider the role of work in human life through philosophy, from Aristotle and Marx to AI and automation. Explore how labour shapes identity, society and meaning—and what work might look like in a post-industrial or post-work future.
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