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From exploring some of the biggest controversies in philosophy, to examining the great moral issues in contemporary society, our small class sizes ensure you can immerse yourself in the subject in a supportive and friendly environment.

You’ll have the opportunity to tackle some of life's big questions and critique the work of some of the most well-respected philosophers that have emerged in society. Whether you’re examining the works of Plato, or debating some of Aristotle’s most significant findings, all that’s left to decide is which course is right for you.   

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Philosophy: Marx, Hayek and Polanyi... Or What's Right and Wrong About Capitalism?

This course introduces you to three seminal thinkers about Political Economic thought. It will take a general and easy-to-understand scientific approach across three sessions to help you gain a greater understanding of economics and philosophical thought. You will also be able to engage in discussion about how the works of Karl Marx, Friedrich Hayek and Karl Polanyi from the late 19th and mid-20th centuries deal with ideas tha are still relevant in today's world.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 05/12/2023 -
Tue 19/12/2023
Times:
10:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
Friends Meeting House (Berkhamsted)
289 High Street
Berkhamsted
HP4 1AJ
Tutor:
Guest Speaker
Course code:
Q00011488
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
2 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
£28.50

Philosophy: Behind the Headlines

The course will briefly introduce the principal ideas of a selection of philosophers and apply these to the discussion of the news headlines and the controversies that lie behind them. We will share information on the news stories covered and listen to, and watch relevant media extracts. This course will encourage discussion and sharing of ideas about current affairs and will involve reflecting on how to make philosophy a part of this discussion. The tutor will facilitate this discussion and relate our conversations to ideas from Philosophy. Agreement with the philosophy presented is not required just a willingness to engage or listen to discussion in the group. If you are interested in exploring different responses to headline stories please join us.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 11/01/2024 -
Thu 21/03/2024
Times:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Blue Beetle Room (London)
Hendon Lane
Finchley
London
N3 1TR
Tutor:
Daniel Williams
Course code:
Q00012107
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Philosophy: 20th Century Philosophy

The tumultuous 20th century was a period of rapid change, socially, politically, and scientifically. It’s not surprising then that philosophy too underwent some drastic changes, in order to make sense of the changing world around it. In this class, we survey some of the key developments in philosophy in the 20th century, including (but not limited to) the rise of analytic philosophy and the development of continental philosophy. Students can expect to cover such thinkers as Bertrand Russell, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Martin Heidegger, Jean-Paul Sartre, and others.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 16/01/2024 -
Tue 26/03/2024
Times:
10:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Norwich Millennium Library (Norwich)
Millennium Library
The Forum, Millennium Plain
Norwich
NR2 1AW
Tutor:
Jack Manzi
Course code:
Q00013061
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
£90.00

Personal Development: Philosophy - Free Speech and Responsibility

Free Speech is used to criticise 'cancel culture' and harmful consequences of opinions are used to justify restricting free expression. Debates around free speech can get heated, especially online. Views about the role of women and peoples' right to political self-determination are examples of contested issues. This course is an opportunity to reflect and to examine the power of what we say (or communicate in other ways). Using philosophical ideas, we will consider the meaning, importance and limits of the freedom to speak your mind and the responsibilities we have in relation to this freedom.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 17/01/2024 -
Wed 20/03/2024
Times:
4:45pm - 6:45pm
Duration:
9 sessions
Tutor:
Bettina Lange
Course code:
Q00012861
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £66.60

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Philosophy: A History of Ideas

A History of Ideas course introducing learners to important figures and ideas in history, philosophy and literature

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 20/02/2024 -
Tue 26/03/2024
Times:
10:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Enfield Baptist Church (Enfield) (Enfiel
Cecil Road
Enfield
EN2 6TG
Tutor:
Brandon Robshaw
Course code:
Q00012133
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £69.00