Philosophy and Religion Courses
Explore ideas about meaning, belief, and how we understand the world.
Examine philosophical questions, religious traditions, and ethical debates across history and contemporary society. Develop the ability to reflect on complex ideas and engage with different perspectives in a structured and open-minded way.
Epicurean and Stoic Philosophy: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life
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Epicurean and Stoic Philosophy: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life
<p>Epicureanism and Stoicism offered two influential but very different answers to one of life's oldest questions: how should we live? This course introduces the central ideas of both traditions,
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Great Philosophical Essays
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Great Philosophical Essays
<p>Some philosophical essays have transformed the way we understand ourselves and the world. This course examines a selection of influential philosophical writings from different periods, introducing
...Great Philosophical Essays
<p>Some philosophical essays have transformed the way we understand ourselves and the world. This course examines a selection of influential philosophical writings from different periods, introducing
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Art and Philosophy
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Art and Philosophy
<p>This course looks at the reciprocal relationship between Western art and philosophy. Artists are often been inspired by the thinkers of their time and philosophers have reflected on the meaning and
...Art and Philosophy
<p>This course looks at the reciprocal relationship between Western art and philosophy. Artists are often been inspired by the thinkers of their time and philosophers have reflected on the meaning and
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Temples of India: Architecture, Culture and Faith
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Temples of India: Architecture, Culture and Faith
<p>India's temples are among the world's most remarkable architectural achievements and continue to play a central role in religious and cultural life. This course introduces the foundations of
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Philosophy Club: The Flourishing Life - Perspectives on Eudaimonia
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Philosophy Club: The Flourishing Life - Perspectives on Eudaimonia
<p>This 10‑week Philosophy Club explores the concept of a <em>Flourishing Life.</em> Few philosophical questions have proved as enduring—or as relevant—as this: <em>What does it mean to live a
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Philosophy as Intellectual Drama: A Battleground of Ideas
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Philosophy as Intellectual Drama: A Battleground of Ideas
<p>Philosophy has always been an active conversation rather than a collection of isolated ideas. This course explores how influential philosophers responded to one another across the centuries,
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What is Consciousness?
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What is Consciousness?
<p>Consciousness is the one thing each of us knows most intimately, yet it remains one of the greatest mysteries in philosophy, science and human thought. Every experience, memory, emotion and
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Scepticism: Can Doubt Lead to Peace of Mind?
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Scepticism: Can Doubt Lead to Peace of Mind?
<p>The ancient Greek sceptics argued that suspending judgement could free us from anxiety and lead to greater peace of mind. This course explores the origins of scepticism and follows its development
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King Arthur: Origins and Interpretation
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King Arthur: Origins and Interpretation
<p>This short course explores the sophistication of medieval storytelling through close reading and discussion of early King Arthur legends in translation. It traces the deeper ancestry of the
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A Short History of Western Atheism
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A Short History of Western Atheism
<p>Western atheism has a long and fascinating intellectual history. Beginning with the natural philosophers of Ancient Greece, this course traces the development of secular and humanist thought
...A Short History of Western Atheism
<p>Western atheism has a long and fascinating intellectual history. Beginning with the natural philosophers of Ancient Greece, this course traces the development of secular and humanist thought
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