Philosophy and Religion
Explore some of the profound and profane issues and questions which have interested and challenged humanity across the ages. Find out what the great philosophers like Socrates and Nietzsche and great theologians like Hippo and Aquinas have said, and their impact on existential debates. Not only learn, but discuss your own insights into the big-picture discussions of life and death.
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Introduction to Plato
<p>Plato’s (429–347 B.C.E.) contribution to Western Philosophy covers areas in ethics, politics, metaphysics, epistemology, art, music and ancient science. This course employs recent scholarship on
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The Big Issues
<p>What are some of the big issues confronting humanity today? What makes them “big” and what makes them an “issue”? From politics to literature to ethics and AI, explore a variety of topics with a
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Philosophy of Film: Myths for our Time
<p>Film fulfils many functions in contemporary society. They can represent our ideas on morality, politics, ethics, friendship, and what we believe to be a worthwhile life. But they can also be
...Philosophy of Film: Myths for our Time
<p>Film fulfils many functions in contemporary society. They can represent our ideas on morality, politics, ethics, friendship, and what we believe to be a worthwhile life. But they can also be
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Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion (Religion and Science)
<p>What is the nature of religion? What is the nature of religious experience? What is the relation between the two in the context of the Scientific Revolution? We look closely at arguments concerning
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Esoteric Religions in the Middle East
<p>The Middle East is home to a number of communities which adhere to esoteric and mystical religions some of which, such as the Yezidis, are fast disappearing. This course will examine four such
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Modernism - Rise and Fall
<p>In the late 1800s and early 20th century the "Modernist" movement united philosophers, artists and politicians who were determined to change the world. We will explore the evolution of this
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The Holy Land - Anno Domini
<p>Anno Domini – the year of our Lord. We follow in the footsteps of the Romans and Saint Helena, and journey through the province of Roman Palestine to visit places associated with the ministry of
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Christians in the Middle East
<p>Despite the continuous exodus of Christians from the Middle East, today there are still substantial communities left in Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Iraq. This course will explore such communities as
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Asian Philosophy
<p>Major Asian philosophical traditions are conceptually distinct from many other global traditions that emphasise equality and universal human rights. The Vedic tradition in the Indian subcontinent,
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Truth-telling
<p>What is the nature of truth? What is the nature of truth-telling? What is the relation between the two? We look closely at arguments concerning truth, truth-telling and falsehood, and why these
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