Philosophy: Philosophy behind the Headlines
Course details
Course code
Q00017388Course date
Number of classes
6 sessionsBranch
Finchley and Muswell HillTutor
Daniel WilliamsFee:
How you'll learn
Venue
Blue Beetle Room (London)Hendon Lane
Finchley
London
N3 1TR
Availability
Course overview
Course description
This course provides students with the opportunity to discuss news stories which they have chosen to focus on as well as news items introduced by the tutor. The tutor will facilitate discussion and relate this to ideas from Philosophy. If you are interested in exploring different responses to headline stories please join us. The course does not require any previous experience in Philosophy. Key ideas will be introduced by the tutor ranging from famous quotations to theories developed in political and moral philosophy. Resources, ranging from podcasts to newspaper articles, will be used by the tutor to develop our understanding of both philosophical ideas and issues in current affairs. The course is for both beginners and anyone who already has any experience in this subject. The day will involve a variety of topics and philosophical concepts. Agreement with the philosophy presented is not required just a willingness to engage or listen to discussion in the group.
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