Introduction to Philosophy Part 4 A

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">This Part 4 A course will continue the fascinating journey, investigations into and debates about the big questions in Philosophy.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">We will continue our fascinating discussion about human knowledge, its value and the meaning and position our human life in the universe. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">This is a fascinating course which will explore influential philosophical conceptions such as the Socratic legacy over the centuries, Postmodernism, Individualism in the context of Theism and Nihilism, Communism and Pluralism. Join the debate about our existential being in the world, its meaning and how these ideas have captured intellectual imagination and shaped human lives across the globe. Keep questioning your knowledge of reality and explore the unknown from various perspectives. The learning experience is meant to stimulate and keep the mind active while developing critical thinking in all aspects of social, political, cultural and scientific life. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Yes,</span></span> <span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">if there are still places available; but please check with the tutor via the Stoke Lodge office first.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">No. You only need to have a sense of wonder, curiosity and desire to know. You do not need previous experience of Philosophy but having done Parts 1 to 3 would be an advantage.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">You can continue with Part 4B and 4C, then Part 5.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">No.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">No but learners will be recommended to do some reading or watch some podcasts. This is optional.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Pen and paper, and an open mind, ready to ask questions. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">- Presentation of ideas by the tutor.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">- Discussion in small groups and discussion in the larger group.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">- Listening so selected sections of podcasts.</span></p>

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