Introduction to philosophy

City Lit

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    Course

  • Location

    London

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    Different dates available

This course introduces and explores a range of core philosophical problems. It concentrates on problems rather than on philosophers, but students will also be introduced to some of the central figures in the history of philosophy.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- explain a range of core philosophical problems
- explain some basic solutions to these problems.

Thomas Nagel's What Does It All Mean? A Very Short Introduction to Philosophy (Oxford University Press).

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Subjects

  • Philosophy
  • Aristotle
  • Moral
  • Plato

Course programme

A range of topics will be covered, including the nature of knowledge, the mind-body problem, the meaning of words, free will and justice.

The course is based on Thomas Nagel's What Does It All Mean? A Very Short Introduction to Philosophy (Oxford University Press). Each class will focus on one chapter, and will consist of short lecture-style presentations, pair, group and class discussion. There will also be opportunity to participate in online forums to explore topics further.

Additional information

You can enrol on the second part of our introductory courses in philosophy, which takes place in January: HP002: The great philosophers. Other evening philosophy courses starting in January 2019 include HP030 Modern political philosophy: ideas and ideologies in the 21st century, and HP091: Philosophy of time and change. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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