| An introduction to issues such as the nature of
the universe and the existence of a divine,
as well as ethical and moral dilemmas. You
will learn to challenge established and
personal ideas in written and verbal formats.
You will also be introduced to analysis of
ideas in formal philosophical texts and pop
culture commentaries. |
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Introduction to Philosophical Inquiry
What is knowledge?
What is real?
Do we have free will?
Evaluating Philosophical Thought in Relation to Practical Issues
Is there a God?
Do we exist?
Why should we have morals? |
Philosophy 3-4 will build on concepts like
God and knowledge by closely examining the
works of other thinkers. You will learn skills
of analysis and challenge the ideas found in
divine and secular thought.
You will also produce formal pieces of writing
critiquing the ideas and learn to develop your
own arguments. |
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The Good Life
Ancient Greek and existential conceptions of how we should live are scrutinised.
Mind and Knowledge
The issue of Mind, Body and Soul is detailed
and examined. Science, Knowledge and
Dogma questions the authority of science. |
