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.
- Great Philosophical Essays Course
- Introduction to Philosophy Course
- Philosophy and History of Science Course
- Philosophy Course: Descartes — I think Therefore I Am
- Philosophy Course: Heidegger
- Philosophy Course: Introduction to Plato
- Philosophy Course: Work in the Age of AI
- Philosophy of Fiction Course: The Novel
- Philosophy of Music Course
- Philosophy of Sociology and Archaeology Course
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Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. Poetry is the oldest form of literature; its roots go back well into human history and it was developed to high levels of literary reverence, in all major cultures. Philosophically this fact makes poetry a central aspect of the human condition. In this course we will consider a range of theories explaining why humans find poetry a compelling form in which to construct cultural meaning and personal... View Philosophy of Poetry Course.
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Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. Hegel is a towering figure in the history of philosophy. At the core of his social and political thought are the concepts of freedom, reason, and self-consciousness. In this course, we will look at how Hegel’s philosophy influenced areas of thought from Marx to Freud and even Frederic Nietzsche, right down to the identity politics of the present. We will discuss how Hegel took political theory in... View Philosophy Course: Hegel.
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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... View Philosophy of Law Course: Jurisprudence.
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Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. This introductory course crosses many fields including sociology, cultural theory, linguistics, ethnography, psychology, and evolutionary theory. Anthropology, though its own distinctive field and its unique history, has drawn from and contributed back to many of these areas. During this course, we will take a cultural/historical approach to track the philosophical ideas which underpin anthropology, from... View Philosophy of Anthropology Course.
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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;... View Philosophy of Fiction Course: The Novel.
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Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. This introductory philosophy course provides an understanding of the history of philosophy and the major contribution it has made to areas of thought such as political theory, ethics, aesthetics and the sciences. It encourages the development of critical thinking and the use of informal logic techniques as you explore some of history’s great thinkers and philosophers including the Greek pre-Socratics,... View Introduction to Philosophy Course.Introduction to Philosophy Course
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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,... View Philosophy Course: Descartes - I think Therefore I Am.Philosophy Course: Descartes - I think Therefore I Am
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Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. The birth of Western philosophy and the ‘scientific’ study of nature begin together in the pre-Socratic Greek world. In this course we will take a philosophical trip from the beginnings of Western science, through the Renaissance and Modern philosophy to the present. We will uncover the principles behind the discoveries of figures such as Copernicus, Galileo, Newton, Karl Popper, and many contemporary... View Philosophy and History of Science Course.