Thinking through philosophy: a guide
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In London
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London
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Different dates available
Focused around classic examples and thought experiments these sessions will offer some bite-sized opportunities to sample some of the big questions of philosophy.
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About this course
Consider some of the important questions in philosophy and understand not only how some philosophers have tried to answer them, but also make some judgments of your own about those answers - and how you would respond to them. You should also be in a position to decide if you want to take any aspects or areas of philosophy further at City Lit.
A pen, paper and a willingness to think!
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- Philosophy
Course programme
(1) Why should I be moral? (2) What is the mind? (3) Are my choices really free? (4) Why should I be governed? (5) what is the value of art? (6) What can I know for sure?
It will be taught through a combination of tutor presentation, group work and discussion. There will be an emphasis on students discussion and evaluation of issues based on examples and thought experiments. The aim is to look at questions in a way that is lively and stimulating.Additional information
Thinking through philosophy: a guide
