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.
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Explore key ideas of the unconscious through powerful Romantic and Modernist texts from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, including works by Virginia Woolf, D. H. Lawrence, James Joyce, Franz Kafka, and more.
View Philosophy of Fiction Course: The Unconscious in Literature detailsPhilosophy of Fiction Course: The Unconscious in Literature<p>What is that dark and fascinating place beneath the conscious mind, and how does it manifest in conscious thought? Many philosophers have proposed that ‘poetic thinking’ is a key to the unconscious
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This ten-week course examines the concept of ‘power’ in many aspects of human life, from personal empowerment to the oppressive power of others to control us.
View Philosophy of Power and Anarchy Course detailsPhilosophy of Power and Anarchy Course<p>This ten-week course examines the concept of ‘power’ in many aspects of human life, from personal empowerment to the oppressive power of others to control us. The making and maintenance of
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Explore philosophical essays from the Enlightenment to the present, including those from Carroll and Murdoch to Orwell and Nietzsche. Discuss key ideas in ethics, politics and life through engaging readings and lively conversation. Ideal for anyone curious about philosophy in short form.
View More Great Philosophical Essays Course detailsMore Great Philosophical Essays Course<p>Some of the most profound ideas in history are found in the short essay form. Essays can cut to the essence of an issue and make it more accessible to the reader. Philosophers may use the essay to
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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>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
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Trace the evolution of republicanism from Plato and Cicero to modern thinkers like Skinner and Pettit. Examine its relevance in post-colonial contexts, civic life, and global politics—and consider what a republic could mean for Australia today.
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Explore the philosophy of poetry from its ancient origins to the contemporary. Examine poetic form, metaphor, and meaning across traditions, from wisdom poetry to Romanticism and Modernism. Discover how poetry expresses beauty, nature, and human experience.
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Explore the philosophy of Homer, and develop an appreciation of art and the great works of literary history through the study of The Iliad (1998) and The Odyssey (1996).
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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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Explore the philosophy of Immanuel Kant in this ten-week course. Study his ideas on knowledge, morality, freedom, and aesthetics through his major works, and consider their continuing influence on ethics, politics, art, and contemporary debates.
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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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