Courses
Bristol Adult Learning
Philosophy
Introduction to Philosophy Part 2
This is a fantastic course for anyone who would like to learn about the history of philosophy and is interested in critical thinking. This course will follow on from Part 1; students can join without having attended Part 1.
S11P
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total fee for this course:£192.00, (concession: £116.00)
with Leo ChalighaClick here for more information and/or to enrol...
Introduction to Philosophy Part 3
Political philosophy and the challenges of Democracy, Installation theory, Philosophical feminism, behavioural philosophy, Consciousness and Ethics, and many other critical thinking topics. This course will follow on from Part 2; students can join without having attended Part 1 and 2.
S12P
total fee for this course:£160.00, (concession: £96.00)
with Leo ChalighaClick here for more information and/or to enrol...
Introduction to Philosophy Part 4 B
We will continue our fascinating discussion about human knowledge, its value and the meaning and position our human life in the universe. This Part 4 B Philosophy course will explore further influential philosophical conceptions
S14P
total fee for this course:£192.00, (concession: £116.00)
with Leo ChalighaClick here for more information and/or to enrol...
Introduction to Philosophy Part 4 C
We will continue our fascinating discussion about human knowledge, its value and the meaning and position our human life in the universe. This Part 4 C Philosophy course will explore further influential philosophical conceptions
S15P
total fee for this course:£160.00, (concession: £96.00)
with Leo ChalighaClick here for more information and/or to enrol...
Introduction to Philosophy Part 5 B
This course will be an Intellectually stimulating journey across various philosophical topics with fascinating discussions about knowledge and the ultimate meaning of life. This Part 5 B Philosophy course will continue to further explore fundamental philosophical concepts and questions.
S17P
total fee for this course:£192.00, (concession: £116.00)
with Leo ChalighaClick here for more information and/or to enrol...
Introduction to Philosophy Part 5 C
This course will be an Intellectually stimulating journey across various philosophical topics with fascinating discussions about knowledge and the ultimate meaning of life. This Part 5 C Philosophy course will continue to further explore fundamental philosophical concepts and questions.
S18P
total fee for this course:£160.00, (concession: £96.00)
with Leo ChalighaClick here for more information and/or to enrol...
Philosophy on Fridays Freedom: Is John Stuart Mill’s book ‘On Liberty’ still relevant today?
In this workshop we will explore the main principles of the book ‘On Liberty’. We will discuss how relevant Mill’s views of freedom of speech, action and character are in the social media-dominated world of today.
S25P
total fee for this course:£40.00, (concession: £24.00)
with Jim MephamClick here for more information and/or to enrol...
Philosophy on Fridays - What we can learn from Ancient Greek philosophers about self-control?
This workshop will explore what we can learn from Plato and Aristotle about self- control and self-discipline. We will discuss their ethical ideas and what these philosophers can tell us about harmony, purpose and self-improvement.
S26P
total fee for this course:£40.00, (concession: £24.00)
with Jim MephamClick here for more information and/or to enrol...
Philosophy on Saturdays Exploring Justice: The Philosophy of Punishment
In this workshop we will examine the concepts of deterrence, retribution and restorative justice as well as exploring the concept of obedience
S21P
total fee for this course:£40.00, (concession: £24.00)
with Jim MephamClick here for more information and/or to enrol...
Philosophy on Saturdays - Exploring Philosophical ‘thought experiments'
In this interactive workshop we will discuss some well-known philosophical ’thought experiments’. These dilemmas and problems, which come from both Ancient and Modern Philosophy, will prompt you to examine carefully, think critically and explain your ideas.
S27P
total fee for this course:£40.00, (concession: £24.00)
with Jim MephamClick here for more information and/or to enrol...
Philosophy on Saturdays - The Philosophy of Love
In this workshop we will examine some different perspectives on the nature of love. We will explore various forms of love discussed by Philosophers such as Erich Fromm, Plato and Simone de Beauvoir and consider how these can enrich and deepen our understanding.
S23P
total fee for this course:£40.00, (concession: £24.00)
with Jim MephamClick here for more information and/or to enrol...
Philosophy on Saturdays - The Philosophy of Suffering
In this workshop we will explore what different Philosophers, including Camus, The Buddha, Schopenhauer and the Stoics, say about suffering and its relationship to meaning and happiness.
S24P
total fee for this course:£40.00, (concession: £24.00)
with Jim MephamClick here for more information and/or to enrol...
Philosophy on Saturdays - What does it mean to be selfish?
In this workshop we will explore the meaning of selfishness, hedonism, altruism and many other concepts. We will also discuss some of the themes of Iris Murdoch’s book, ‘The Sovereignty of Good’, and examine their relevance to our lives today.
S28P
total fee for this course:£40.00, (concession: £24.00)
with Jim MephamClick here for more information and/or to enrol...
Philosophy on Saturdays - What should I do? Exploring moral dilemmas using different approaches.
In this workshop we will explore two competing ethical principles that help us consider moral dilemmas. We will examine a famous thought experiment designed by Phillipa Foot and Judith Thompson and apply these principles to them.
S22P
total fee for this course:£40.00, (concession: £24.00)
with Jim MephamClick here for more information and/or to enrol...