How can we begin to understand the spiritual lives of prehistoric people? When do religious ideologies first appear on the human evolutionary timescale? Using both anthropology and archaeological evidence these and many other questions are examined.
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What does the human body reveal about the soul? Explore Michelangelo’s masterpieces and discover how art, faith, and Renaissance thought come together in his powerful vision of the human form.
Modern life, we are told, is constantly speeding up. The accelerationist movement urges that we need to move even faster into the future. Others, by contrast, want us to slow down. This course will examine and assess the causes and kinds of acceleration.
This day school will uncover the neglected roles of women and children during the British Civil Wars (1638–1660). Speakers will address how such people participated in these revolutionary events, and in what ways they looked back on them afterwards.
An introduction to basic questions and concepts in reproductive ethics and end of life decisions, as well as more general philosophical questions about the value of life and badness of death.
This module will introduce basic questions and concepts in data ethics, as well as more general philosophical questions about the practical ethical issues raised by living in a data centric society.
What makes gold sacred? Discover how artists in the Americas used this radiant material to create dazzling works of art, blending Indigenous traditions and Christian imagery in the Renaissance and Baroque.
As AI systems increasingly shape decisions in healthcare, education, law, employment and everyday life, this event examines how ethical theories can address real‑world issues such as fairness, autonomy, moral agency and the societal impacts of automation
Twentieth Century French Philosophy is both rich and varied. With a concern for our understanding of the self, wedded to the significance of our being with others, these philosophers examined how we attempt to make sense of ourselves and our world.
Introducing key philosophical ideas and puzzles drawing for inspiration on classic movies, including The Matrix, The Stepford Wives, Blade Runner, The Time Machine, and Freaky Friday.
Businesses need to make a profit to survive and thrive. Where do ethical considerations fit into this? How should they treat their workers, customers and society? Join this short course to discuss how ethics apply in the world of business.
Through studying influential philosophers and reflecting on our engagement with art, we explore: the nature and value of art; learning from art; enjoyment of art; art's role in our lives; originality, expression, creativity and inspiration.