The philosophy of mind is concerned with questions about the nature of mind and the relation between our minds and the physical world. This course provides an introduction to the mind body problem, one of the most intractable problems in philosophy.
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This course introduces the archaeology of ancient South Asia. From the mighty Himalayas in the north to the waters of the Indian Ocean in the south, we will explore the archaeology and very early history of the region from 3000 to 500 BCE.
Augustine, the famous 5th-century North African bishop: profound philosopher, brilliant writer and preacher, fierce debater. Together we will read a wide selection of his works, including some transcripts of his sermons, to let him speak for himself.
Introduction to the content of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, together with their religious and socio-political backgrounds, languages and main theological themes and interpretations.
Why engage with an approach to ethics that is 2,300 years old? Because ethics without Aristotle is inconceivable, and his insights into what is good for humans remain invaluable. Join in to explore and discuss the 'Nicomachean Ethics'.
This course equips leaders and students with tools from the UN's Faith For Rights framework to merge human rights with faith ideals, fostering cohesive communities. It will be delivered through lectures, sharing of case studies and peer-to-peer learning.
Reasoning enables us to acquire knowledge, to persuade others and to evaluate their arguments. But only if we reason well. We shall be learning how to recognise, evaluate, construct and analyse arguments, and how to recognise common fallacies.
Are Kant’s ethics a powerful assertion of the values of humanity and autonomy or a rigid and crypto-theological slave morality? This short online course will examine these questions by means of a close reading of Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals.
The course looks at what, if anything, it is that Jews, Christians and Muslims are agreeing about when they claim that there is a God; and we shall look at what, if any, prospects there are for rationally defending or attacking this claim.
An introduction to metaphysics, the most general investigation of reality. It has been at the centre of philosophy since the beginning of the Western tradition in ancient Greece, and many of its concerns are the same as those of Plato and Aristotle.
Introduction to the content of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, together with their religious and socio-political backgrounds, languages and main theological themes and interpretations.
Explore the theory and practice of mindfulness/meditation effects within Eastern and Western religious traditions and in a modern therapeutic context. Try out various techniques. Learn about the art and science of meditation, including its controversies.