This course is intended to be an introduction to the key concerns of the major Western philosophers from the earliest days of the pre-Socratic philosophers through to the twentieth century.
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Join this interactive course to learn German language and explore its culture. For complete Beginners as well as those who have learnt some German expressions and phrases through travel or socialising.
Improve your language skills and understanding of the culture, society and daily life in the German-speaking countries. We will be covering listening, speaking and cultural awareness at the lower intermediate level.
Artificial Intelligence has the potential to radically reshape society, though thinkers disagree about that future. In this course we look at some of the possible impacts of AI on economic growth, jobs, inequalities and the potential policy responses.
Discover the richness and diversity of Oxford's art collections. Explore first hand the many facets of world-class museums and galleries, such as the Ashmolean, History of Science, Natural History, and Pitt Rivers museums.
Explore the development of the notion of quanta, from its origin as a solution to the ultraviolet catastrophe in the emission of radiation, to its ultimate consequence – the potential quantisation of space and time.
An overview of this inspiring subject, suitable for beginners. Discover how fossils become preserved and learn about key events in the evolution of life, from microbes through extinct groups such as trilobites, dinosaurs and mammoths to today’s biosphere.
Explore quantum gravity and the search for a Theory of Everything in this one-day course. From string theory to loop quantum gravity, discover cutting-edge ideas uniting physics and uncover the universe’s deepest question.
This lecture explores Macmillan’s premiership, contrasting his reassuring public image with his ruthless political tactics, and assessing how this combination secured electoral success before scandals ultimately brought his time in power to an end.
This five-day course introduces physical scientists, engineers and non-scientists to biological systems and terminology relevant to nanotechnology, and showcases current applications and new developments in bionanotechnology.
This series examines successful Prime Ministers who secured re-election after serving at least one term in office. It explores how they gained and maintained power, focusing on political ideology, campaign strategies and leadership.
Geology is fundamental to our understanding of the planet on which we live: not only rocks, but also minerals, fossils, earthquakes, volcanoes, climate change, land, sea and ice. Discover Planet Earth's story from 4.6 billion years ago to the present day.