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.
A Short History of Western Atheism
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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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?
<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"
<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
<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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The Shahnameh: Persia's Great Epic
The Shahnameh: Persia's Great Epic
<p>The Shahnameh is one of the great epics of world literature, yet it remains far less known in the English-speaking world than it deserves. Written to celebrate and preserve Persian culture at a
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Hindu Art and the Avatars of Vishnu: Rama, Krishna and India's Great Epics
Philosophy of Power
Machiavelli: A Philosophical Introduction
Great Thinkers of the Scientific Revolution
Philosophy Club: Revolutions of Mind and World
