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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. 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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Explore how film shapes and reflects our social myths, identities and beliefs. This course examines narrative, time, space and emotion in cinema—revealing how film creates meaning, challenges norms, and mirrors human hopes and fears.
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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...
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Journey into the existential worlds of Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre. Explore themes of freedom, autheanticity, and human connection through their key philosophical texts and novels, and reflect on their legacy in feminist and political thought.
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Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. The laws of a society embody both its highest ideals and its worst nightmares. This philosophy of law course examines the origins of law and why humans invent laws for themselves. Jurisprudence is the area of philosophy interested in the study of the fundamental concepts underpinning legal systems. We will compare different cultural and historical systems of law, engage in lively discussions on issues...
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Trace the evolution of the novel from Cervantes to Patrick White. Explore narrative structure, voice, authorship and philosophical themes while discovering how fiction reflects culture, identity and the unconscious across history and continents.
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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,...
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