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Philosophy and Religion Courses | WEA Sydney

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Philosophy and Religion Courses

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.


What is Consciousness?

What is Consciousness?

Science Courses
What is consciousness? Explore one of humanity's greatest mysteries through six thought-provoking perspectives spanning philosophy, science, psychology and the history of ideas.
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$226 Limited inc GST / $203

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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Scepticism: Can Doubt Lead to Peace of Mind?

Scepticism: Can Doubt Lead to Peace of Mind?

Philosophy and Religion Courses
Can questioning certainty make us happier? Explore ancient and modern scepticism and discover why some philosophers believed doubt was the path to peace of mind.
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$133 Limited inc GST / $120

Scepticism: Can Doubt Lead to Peace of Mind?

<p>The ancient Greek sceptics argued that suspending judgement could free us from anxiety and lead to greater peace of mind. This course explores the origins of scepticism and follows its development

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A Short History of Western Atheism

A Short History of Western Atheism

Philosophy and Religion Courses
Explore the ideas that shaped Western atheism, secularism and humanism, from Ancient Greece to the modern world.
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$226 Limited inc GST / $203

A Short History of Western Atheism

<p>Western atheism has a long and fascinating intellectual history. Beginning with the natural philosophers of Ancient Greece, this course traces the development of secular and humanist thought

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$226 Limited inc GST / $203

A Short History of Western Atheism

<p>Western atheism has a long and fascinating intellectual history. Beginning with the natural philosophers of Ancient Greece, this course traces the development of secular and humanist thought

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Is the Best Philosophy a Masque for Madness?

Is the Best Philosophy a Masque for Madness?

Philosophy and Religion Courses
Can great philosophy emerge only by challenging conventional ways of thinking? Explore the surprising relationship between reason, imagination and intellectual transformation.
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$175 Limited inc GST / $158

Is the Best Philosophy a Masque for Madness?

<p>Philosophy is usually associated with careful reasoning, yet many philosophers have suggested that genuine insight also requires uncertainty, imagination and a willingness to question deeply held

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Key Thinkers in Focus: Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning"

Key Thinkers in Focus: Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning"

Philosophy and Religion Courses
Explore Viktor Frankl's enduring classic and discover why its message of meaning, resilience and hope continues to inspire readers around the world.
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$133 Limited inc GST / $120

Key Thinkers in Focus: Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning"

<p>Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning" is one of the most influential books of the twentieth century. Drawing on his experiences during the Holocaust, Frankl explored profound questions about

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The Next Stage: Building a Great Life After Work

The Next Stage: Building a Great Life After Work

Business Courses
Retirement can be one of life's most rewarding chapters, but it doesn't happen by accident. Discover the skills, tools and strategies for creating a meaningful and fulfilling life after work.
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$92 Limited inc GST / $83

The Next Stage: Building a Great Life After Work

<p>Retirement is one of the biggest transitions we experience. Moving from the structure and identity of working life to an open diary can be both exciting and daunting. With people now spending

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Philosophy of Power

Philosophy of Power

Philosophy and Religion Courses
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: A Philosophical Introduction

Philosophy and Religion Courses
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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Great Thinkers of the Scientific Revolution

Great Thinkers of the Scientific Revolution

Science Courses
Discover the thinkers who transformed science and changed how we understand the world and our place within it.
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Philosophy Club: Revolutions of Mind and World

Philosophy Club: Revolutions of Mind and World

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