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Philosophy and Religion Courses

Explore ideas about meaning, belief, and how we understand the world.

Examine philosophical questions, religious traditions, and ethical debates across history and contemporary society. Develop the ability to reflect on complex ideas and engage with different perspectives in a structured and open-minded way.

Philosophy Club: Revolutions of Mind and World

Explore the theme of revolutions across major cultural, political, technological, and environmental domains through a range of philosophical lenses.

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Philosophy Club: Revolutions of Mind and World

Tue 28 Jul - Tue 29 Sep 2026

9:30am - 11:30am 10 Weeks

When	Time	Where
Tue 28 Jul 2026	9:30am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)	Room 202 (Level 2) - WEA Sydney
Tue 4 Aug 2026	9:30am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)	Room 202 (Level 2) - WEA Sydney
Tue 11 Aug 2026	9:30am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)	Room 202 (Level 2) - WEA Sydney
Tue 18 Aug 2026	9:30am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)	Room 202 (Level 2) - WEA Sydney
Tue 25 Aug 2026	9:30am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)	Room 202 (Level 2) - WEA Sydney
Tue 1 Sep 2026	9:30am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)	Room 202 (Level 2) - WEA Sydney
Tue 8 Sep 2026	9:30am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)	Room 202 (Level 2) - WEA Sydney
Tue 15 Sep 2026	9:30am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)	Room 202 (Level 2) - WEA Sydney
Tue 22 Sep 2026	9:30am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)	Room 202 (Level 2) - WEA Sydney
Tue 29 Sep 2026	9:30am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)	Room 202 (Level 2) - WEA Sydney

The Shahnameh: Persia's Great Epic

Uncover the Shahnameh, the great Persian epic that helped preserve language, history and cultural identity in a time of threat.

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The Shahnameh: Persia's Great Epic

Wed 2 Sep

2pm - 5pm 1 Day

Jo Henwood

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Wed 2 Sep 2026	2pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00)	Classroom TBA - WEA Sydney

Cutting to the Chase: Beauvoir in Five Easy Pieces

Explore Simone de Beauvoir through five lively themes, from purpose and philosophy to sex, freedom and how to live well.

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Cutting to the Chase: Beauvoir in Five Easy Pieces

Wed 9 Sep

11:45am - 1:45pm 1 Day

David Crawford

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Wed 9 Sep 2026	11:45am - 1:45pm (UTC+10:00)	Classroom TBA - WEA Sydney

King Arthur: Origins and Interpretation

Examine the early Arthurian legends, their medieval origins, moral ideals and continuing appeal for readers today.

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Art and Philosophy

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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Introduction to World Mythology: Stories and Meaning

Explore myths from around the world and uncover the stories and symbols that have shaped human understanding across cultures and time.

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Eastern Wisdom in Daily Life: Asian Philosophies Explained

Discover how major Asian philosophies shape everyday life. Explore ideas from India, China and Southeast Asia and their lasting cultural influence.

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Philosophy of Power

Examine the concept of ‘power’ in many aspects of human life, from political power to personal empowerment and the oppressive power of others to control us.

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Machiavelli: A Philosophical Introduction

Machiavelli’s influence on political theory cannot be overstated, and his ideas are still radical and challenging to this day. Like all great philosophers, Machiavelli institutes a new way of thinking about problems, which has had a much broader application than just politics.

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The Middle East: Diversity, Fault Lines and Conflict

Examine the Middle East’s ethnic, linguistic and religious diversity, and how unresolved tensions continue to shape conflict across the region.

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