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Humanities Courses
Explore ideas that shape culture, society, and how we understand the world.
Humanities courses at WEA Sydney bring together philosophy, politics, society, literature, science, and culture to explore the ideas that shape human experience. With a mix of short talks, discussion-based classes, and in-depth courses, this category encourages curiosity, reflection, and critical thinking across a wide range of topics.
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What is Consciousness?
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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All Shook Up! An Elvis Evening
All Shook Up! An Elvis Evening
<p>Step into the world of Elvis Presley for a lively Friday evening of music, memories, movie moments and friendly competition. This is not your average trivia night. Through iconic video clips,
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Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
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Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
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Poets and Revolution: Anna Akhmatova and Vladimir Mayakovsky
Poets and Revolution: Anna Akhmatova and Vladimir Mayakovsky
<p>The Russian Revolution inspired hope, upheaval and profound personal tragedy. This course compares two of Russia's greatest twentieth-century poets—Vladimir Mayakovsky, who embraced the Revolution,
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Fever, Filth and the Surgeon's Scalpel: Epidemics Below Decks in the Age of Sail
Fever, Filth and the Surgeon's Scalpel: Epidemics Below Decks in the Age of Sail
<p>Far more sailors died from disease than from storms or enemy action. This fascinating course explores the hidden medical world below decks, where cramped conditions, poor hygiene and limited
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The Things We Do for Fashion
The Things We Do for Fashion
<p>Fashion has always reflected more than clothing—it tells us about beauty, status, identity and the pressures of the societies in which people lived. This entertaining course explores some of
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The Things We Do for Fashion
<p>Fashion has always reflected more than clothing—it tells us about beauty, status, identity and the pressures of the societies in which people lived. This entertaining course explores some of
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The Japanese Midget Submarine Attack on Sydney Harbour
The Japanese Midget Submarine Attack on Sydney Harbour
<p>On the night of 31 May 1942, three Japanese midget submarines entered Sydney Harbour on a daring mission to attack Allied warships. Their raid sparked one of the most dramatic wartime events ever
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The Rise of AI Super Companies: Should We Be Alert or Alarmed?
The Rise of AI Super Companies: Should We Be Alert or Alarmed?
<p>Artificial intelligence is developing at extraordinary speed, and a handful of powerful companies are increasingly shaping its direction. Palantir, OpenAI and Anthropic are forging relationships
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The Rise of AI Super Companies: Should We Be Alert or Alarmed?
<p>Artificial intelligence is developing at extraordinary speed, and a handful of powerful companies are increasingly shaping its direction. Palantir, OpenAI and Anthropic are forging relationships
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The Politics of Vengeance: When Politics Becomes Personal
The Politics of Vengeance: When Politics Becomes Personal
<p>Political life is often driven not only by ideas and policies but also by emotions such as resentment, grievance and revenge. This course explores the politics of vengeance and examines how
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The Politics of 1926 and 2026: The more things change...
The Politics of 1926 and 2026: The more things change...
One hundred years on, are political debates really that different? Explore the parallels between 1926 and 2026, from economic pressures and cultural divisions to global tensions and election politics
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