Arts & Humanities
From history to literature, philosophy to science there is so much to discover. WEA Sydney offers great value for money and the chance to study in a relaxed environment. Our central CBD location is Easily accessible by public transport, and our high-quality courses are led by professional and friendly tutors; at WEA Sydney classmates quickly become friends!
Philosophy Basics: The Many Faces of Freedom
<p>In the 18th century, two French mathematicians – Pierre-Louis Maupertuis and Joseph-Louis Lagrange – developed the <em>Principle of Least Action</em>. Drawing on ideas from Aristotle, Leibniz and
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Philosophy of Consciousness
<p>What is Consciousness and how is it produced by the brain? We take an interdisciplinary approach, including recent work (2019) in philosophy of mind, neuroscience, sociobiology and medicine to
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Who's Who in the Middle East: The Main Players in the Middle East Conflict
<p>The Middle East conflict is a complex and difficult affair with many players and organisations representing different causes and faiths. The Islamic world is split between its major groups,
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Rebels in Arms: Anne Devlin and Mary Dwyer
<p>Two women, related by marriage, one a washerwoman, the other a housewife, played distinct roles in the Irish rebel era, 1796-1803. Consigned by history as Heroes' Handmaidens, they were not mere
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Australia's North African Campaign 1940-1943
<p>The Second AIF saw itself in the image of the First AIF in 1918. They were daring, highly trained and either dogged in defence or brilliant in victory. Names like Bardia, Benghazi, Tobruk and El
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Epicurean and Stoic Philosophy
<p>The stoic philosopher Seneca is one of the greatest writers and thinkers of history; he is a delight to read and is as relevant today as ever. This is evidenced by many new additions of his works
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Practical Strategies for Managing Challenges
<p>This series of six seminars explores skills and strategies to help us manage and adapt to challenges which life inevitably brings. It is an opportunity to connect, learn and develop all from the
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Russia, Civilizational Realism, and the Multi-Polar World
<p>‘Civilizational realism’ is a term used by international relations scholars to describe a distinctive Russian foreign policy orientation that has been emerging over the last decade: Russia seeks
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Who Was Jesus?
<p>Renowned academic walks students through Christian and non-Christian views of Jesus, finally tackling the controversial debate over his very existence. We shall also expose the false dichotomy that
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Poetry Sublime - Fabulous Poets and their Poetry
<p>Poetry is indeed an art form and is a glorious expression of humanity’s intellectual, spiritual, moral and social personae. Examine the art of poetry by delving into the techniques, genres and
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