Philosophy and Religion Courses
Tackle life’s biggest questions in our philosophy and religion courses. Study the works of thinkers like Socrates, Nietzsche, and Aquinas, and explore how their ideas shaped debates on existence, ethics, and society. Engage in discussion, reflection, and critical analysis.
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Great Thinkers of the Twentieth Century
<p>The twentieth century was convulsed by two world wars, the invention of the atom bomb and the conflict between capitalism and communism. This turbulent century also gave rise to the ideas that
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Science, power and social reality: a philosophical investigation
<p>“Social kinds” - such as the economy, national boundaries or money - are undeniably real, but not in the same way as “natural kinds” like atoms or stars. Unlike natural kinds, the reality of social
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How Aristotle can change your life
<p>Aristotle is one of the most influential thinkers in Western philosophy, politics and science. We look at his understanding of knowledge and truth, his significant departure from Plato (and
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Philosophical Themes in Homer - Iliad and Odyssey
<p>The works of Homer are a foundation for Greek philosophy, poetry and political theory, this course will explore these themes in depth. The Iliad explores themes such as: Justice and Honor; the
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Critical and Creative Thinking: Skills for a Complex World
<p>This course teaches foundational skills essential to being an effective individual as a parent, citizen, in one’s career etc.. In today’s world where discourse is significantly degraded and
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If History is a Poem, what does it mean?
<p>Join ten thinkers as they improvise on the theme <em>If History is a Poem, what does it mean?</em> Each brings their own voice to an unfolding conversation about how we interpret the past, live in
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Philosophy of Chaos: From the Ancient World to Now
<p>The course will follow the interconnecting themes of chaos in cosmology, physics, metaphysics, social/political theory and artistic creativity. We will begin with the modern science of Chaos Theory
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Philosophy of Chaos: From the Ancient World to Now
<p>The course will follow the interconnecting themes of chaos in cosmology, physics, metaphysics, social/political theory and artistic creativity. We will begin with the modern science of Chaos Theory
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Bathe in the Bible
<p>With a key Bible passage to focus on each week, we will immerse in their beauty and messages – bathing and nourishing our spirits as we learn what the scriptures say about key aspects of life such
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Intro to Mythology - A Beginners Journey into Marvels, Mysteries and Secret Truths
<p>Myth is a forbidding subject. Beneath arguments to myth origins, lies an intellectual enigma: did myth develop out of religious belief or did religious belief develop out of myth? Then, what to do
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Truth, Knowledge and Science in the age of Trump and AI
<p>Truth and knowledge seem increasingly problematic. Their criteria - what can count as truth and knowledge – has become confused and contested. This course lays out a framework to start thinking
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