Humanities
Explore what it means to be human – what we think, what we write, what we believe and what we say. Our humanities cover the broad spectrum of the human condition through philosophy and religion, literature and writing, politics and society, and science and technology. I think, therefore I am!
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Sunni-Shia Divide in the Middle East and the Role of Iran
<p>Middle East has been a region of many conflicts be it religious, political or ethnic. The religious schism between Sunnis and Shias has been one significant factor underlying tensions in the region
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Richard III - Victim or Villain?
<p>There are more books about Richard III than any other English king and he is the only monarch to have a worldwide Society devoted to the study of his reign. Why? Was he a good and effective king
...Richard III - Victim or Villain?
<p>There are more books about Richard III than any other English king and he is the only monarch to have a worldwide Society devoted to the study of his reign. Why? Was he a good and effective king
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The Fundamental Structure of Matter: Quarks, Gluons and the Higgs Particle
<p>The recent discovery of the Higgs particle completes the so-called Standard Model of the fundamental particles and forces of Nature. But there are still questions it doesn't answer. In this course
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Art and Civilisation
<p>The art critic Ruskin proposed that art reveals truths about a culture even when it attempts to fabricate. In this course we will firstly consider the features which constitute a societies
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An Introduction to the Philosophies of Asia
<p>Unlock the profound wisdom of Asia’s great philosophies. Explore how the Vedic hymns and epics of India shaped concepts of karma and cosmic order; how Buddhism reframed life around compassion and
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Humanity - Evolving or Devolving?
<p>Is humanity on the road to betterment or to self-destruction? We take a look at evidence from the past and the present, and from cultural and societal examples both real and imagined as we explore
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Hume to Martha Nussbaum - Philosophy of Passion and Reason
<p>No aspect of life is more important to the quality and meaning of our existence than the passionate embrace of all things good and beautiful, making life worth living. But negative emotions can
...Hume to Martha Nussbaum - Philosophy of Passion and Reason
<p>No aspect of life is more important to the quality and meaning of our existence than the passionate embrace of all things good and beautiful, making life worth living. But negative emotions can
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Britain on the Brink in 1974
<p>The OPEC Oil Crisis of 1973 disrupted economies throughout the world. By 1974 inflation was 15 %. Edward Heath’s decision to call a snap election in February 1974 failed to alleviate the dire
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Christianity and the Roman Empire
<p>Christianity transformed the Roman world and was transformed by it. It is an important part of the foundations of modern Western civilisation, yet it started as an obscure cult in a backwater of
...Christianity and the Roman Empire
<p>Christianity transformed the Roman world and was transformed by it. It is an important part of the foundations of modern Western civilisation, yet it started as an obscure cult in a backwater of
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Australia's Political Landscape
<p>Gain a deeper understanding of Australia’s political landscape, democracy, and governance in a rapidly changing world. Explore key issues, including post-Trump US-China relations, the 2025 federal
...Australia's Political Landscape
<p>Gain a deeper understanding of Australia’s political landscape, democracy, and governance in a rapidly changing world. Explore key issues, including post-Trump US-China relations, the 2025 federal
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