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 Marx’s philosophy and its impact from the 19th century to today in this 10-week course. Examine his ideas on human nature, work, alienation, economics, and religion, and assess their relevance to contemporary politics and capitalism.
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Explore Aristotle’s philosophy across ethics, politics, science, drama and rhetoric in this ten-week course. Compare his ideas with Confucian social humanism and Persian Manichaeism, and consider their relevance to contemporary life and society.
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Explore the meaning and power of music through a philosophical lens. This course examines music's emotional, cultural and political significance, from the Ancient Greeks to opera, jazz, pop and film music in the modern age.
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Explore religion through the lenses of philosophy, psychology, sociology and political theory. Discuss spirituality, science, religious experience and the paradox of violence—examining how belief shapes lives, cultures and human understanding.
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Study Machiavelli’s philosophy with a short course in Sydney and online. Explore The Prince (1532), human nature, power, free will, love, politics and the role of deception, violence and ethics in modern society.
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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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Explore the drama of human existence in this beginner course on Existentialism. Examine themes of freedom, angst, authenticity, the absurd and the search for meaning, while considering their relevance to contemporary life and personal choices.
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Explore the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche in this course. Study his ideas on nihilism, eternal return, will to power, morality, and the free spirit, while considering how his poetic style and radical critiques remain relevant today.
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