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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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Art and Philosophy

Art Appreciation Courses
Through the connection between art and philosophy this course asks What is a work of art? Does art have an ethical dimension? How does art hold a mirror to contemporary society?
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$164 Limited inc GST / $148

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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$164 Limited inc GST / $148

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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$164 Limited inc GST / $148

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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$164 Limited inc GST / $148

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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Cults: An Investigation

Politics, Culture and Society Courses
What are cults? How do they differ from major religious communities? Why do so many join? Indeed, why do many leave? Join us and find out!
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$113 Limited inc GST / $102

Cults: An Investigation

<p>What are cults? How do they differ from major religious communities? What is the role if any of charisma, devotion, followings, indoctrination, secrecy, totalitarianism or control? Why do many join

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Science and Faith: An Eternal Struggle?

Philosophy and Religion Courses
Explore the long-standing tensions between science and faith. Trace key historical shifts and discuss how people today navigate evidence, belief and meaning.
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$175 Limited inc GST / $157

Science and Faith: An Eternal Struggle?

<p>Science and faith are often presented as opposing worldviews, locked in perpetual conflict. This course explores whether that picture is accurate by examining key historical moments, ideas and

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$175 Limited inc GST / $157

Science and Faith: An Eternal Struggle?

<p>Science and faith are often presented as opposing worldviews, locked in perpetual conflict. This course explores whether that picture is accurate by examining key historical moments, ideas and

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Jyotish and Jung: The Inner Cosmos - Interpreting Your Astrological Chart, East & West

Wellbeing Courses
Explore your birth chart through Jyotish and Jungian astrology - an inspiring introduction to understanding yourself and your life’s deeper patterns.
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$51 Limited inc GST / $46

Jyotish and Jung: The Inner Cosmos - Interpreting Your Astrological Chart, East & West

<p>Discover how two great wisdom traditions—Vedic astrology (Jyotish) and Jungian depth psychology—offer complementary ways to understand your life’s deeper patterns. In this course, you’ll learn to

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How Stoicism Can Change Your Life

Philosophy and Religion Courses
Discover how Stoic philosophy offers practical guidance on resilience, acceptance and flourishing - and why its ancient wisdom still speaks powerfully today.
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$133 Limited inc GST / $120

How Stoicism Can Change Your Life

<p>Stoic philosophy offers practical guidance for navigating uncertainty, challenge and change. This course explores key Stoic ideas about resilience, acceptance, courage and flourishing, drawing on

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Philosophy of the Unconscious in Literature

Philosophy and Religion Courses
Explore how modernist writers like Joyce and Kafka engage with ideas of the unconscious. This course links powerful literary texts with philosophical theories of the mind.
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$324.01 Limited inc GST / $292

Philosophy of the Unconscious in Literature

<p>Modernist literature was deeply shaped by new ideas about the unconscious mind. This course explores how writers such as James Joyce and Franz Kafka engaged with emerging psychological and

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Spinoza: Freedom, Ethics and the Modern Mind

Philosophy and Religion Courses
Explore the ideas of Spinoza, one of philosophy’s most original thinkers. Examine his insights into emotion, ethics, freedom and politics, still influential today.
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$324.01 Limited inc GST / $292

Spinoza: Freedom, Ethics and the Modern Mind

<p>Baruch Spinoza was one of the most radical and influential philosophers of the modern era. This course explores his ideas about the nature of reality, the human mind, emotions, ethics and political

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$324.01 Limited inc GST / $292

Spinoza: Freedom, Ethics and the Modern Mind

<p>Baruch Spinoza was one of the most radical and influential philosophers of the modern era. This course explores his ideas about the nature of reality, the human mind, emotions, ethics and political

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Philosophy Club: The Revolutions of Our Time

Philosophy and Religion Courses
Explores the major cultural, political and technological shifts shaping our world today -from the rise of authoritarianism and social change to AI and new ways of thinking.
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$324.01 Limited inc GST / $292

Philosophy Club: The Revolutions of Our Time

<p>This 10-week Philosophy Club explores the major cultural, political and technological shifts shaping our world today - from the rise of authoritarianism and social change to AI and new ways of

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The Middle East: A Clash of Religions?

Politics, Culture and Society Courses
Since ancient times, tensions involving Judaism, Islam, and Christianity have shaped conflict in the Holy Lands. How much of today's Middle East conflict is truly about religion and what else is at play?
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$175 Limited inc GST / $157

The Middle East: A Clash of Religions?

<p>Religion continues to play a powerful—though often contested—role in the conflicts of the Middle East. Since ancient times, tensions involving Judaism, Islam, and Christianity have shaped struggles

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$175 Limited inc GST / $157

The Middle East: A Clash of Religions?

<p>Religion continues to play a powerful—though often contested—role in the conflicts of the Middle East. Since ancient times, tensions involving Judaism, Islam, and Christianity have shaped struggles

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The Ethics of What We Eat

Philosophy and Religion Courses
Ultra-processed foods are everywhere - but are they good for us? Explore the arguments for and against through ethics, considering wellbeing, duties, consequences and what it means to live well.
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$133 Limited inc GST / $120

The Ethics of What We Eat

<p>Food choices raise important ethical questions about health, sustainability and responsibility. This course explores debates around ultra-processed foods, wellbeing, environmental impact and moral

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