Humanities Courses
Dive into the humanities to explore what it means to be human—our ideas, beliefs, creativity, and societies. Study literature, writing, philosophy, religion, politics, society, science, and technology with expert tutors who encourage open discussion and critical thinking.
Art and Philosophy
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Art and Philosophy
<p>This course looks at the reciprocal relationship between Western art and philosophy. Artists are often been inspired by the thinkers of their time and philosophers have reflected on the meaning and
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Art and Philosophy
<p>This course looks at the reciprocal relationship between Western art and philosophy. Artists are often been inspired by the thinkers of their time and philosophers have reflected on the meaning and
...Art and Philosophy
<p>This course looks at the reciprocal relationship between Western art and philosophy. Artists are often been inspired by the thinkers of their time and philosophers have reflected on the meaning and
...Art and Philosophy
<p>This course looks at the reciprocal relationship between Western art and philosophy. Artists are often been inspired by the thinkers of their time and philosophers have reflected on the meaning and
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E=mc² - What It Means and Why It Matters
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E=mc² - What It Means and Why It Matters
<p>Most people have heard of the famous equation - E=mc² - some people might even know that it comes from Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity, a theory that is now considered to be one of the
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Elizabeth Gaskell: How To Be Subversive and Remain a Lady
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Elizabeth Gaskell: How To Be Subversive and Remain a Lady
<p>The worst fate to befall the literary reputation of Elizabeth Gaskell was being known as Mrs Gaskell. That was enough for critics to dismiss her as merely a Good Woman for over a hundred years.
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Modern China - From Declining Empire to Global Power
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Modern China - From Declining Empire to Global Power
<p>This course surveys China’s transformation from late Qing reforms at the turn of the 20th century to its rise as a global power at the beginning of the 21st. It examines historical shifts,
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Iran: From Komenei to Khamenei to Chaos and Beyond
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Iran: From Komenei to Khamenei to Chaos and Beyond
<p><em>Iran: How did we get to the current crisis and where might it lead.</em></p>
<p>The Islamic Republic of Iran was born in violent revolution in early 1979 with the fall of the Shah and the
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The HALO Effect, Hagiography and Propaganda
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The HALO Effect, Hagiography and Propaganda
<p>The "Halo Effect" refers to the considerable discrepancy between the romanticised legends about historical figures and what the actual evidence reveals. It can be difficult to separate the hype and
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Keith Suter Memorial Lecture 2026: Inventions, Ideas and Influencers
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Keith Suter Memorial Lecture 2026: Inventions, Ideas and Influencers
<p>WEA Sydney warmly invites our members and the wider community to attend the inaugural <strong>Keith Suter Memorial Lecture</strong>, to be held on Wednesday, 25 March 2026. Join us from <strong>5:
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Welcome to Country
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Welcome to Country
<p>Welcome to Country is a ceremony that’s been performed by First Nations people for thousands of years. In recent decades both Welcomes to Country and Acknowledgements of Country have become an
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Welcome to Country
<p>Welcome to Country is a ceremony that’s been performed by First Nations people for thousands of years. In recent decades both Welcomes to Country and Acknowledgements of Country have become an
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Science and Faith: An Eternal Struggle?
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Science and Faith: An Eternal Struggle?
<p>Science and faith are often presented as opposing worldviews, locked in perpetual conflict. This course explores whether that picture is accurate by examining key historical moments, ideas and
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Science and Faith: An Eternal Struggle?
<p>Science and faith are often presented as opposing worldviews, locked in perpetual conflict. This course explores whether that picture is accurate by examining key historical moments, ideas and
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Jyotish and Jung: The Inner Cosmos - Interpreting Your Astrological Chart, East & West
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Jyotish and Jung: The Inner Cosmos - Interpreting Your Astrological Chart, East & West
<p>Discover how two great wisdom traditions—Vedic astrology (Jyotish) and Jungian depth psychology—offer complementary ways to understand your life’s deeper patterns. In this course, you’ll learn to
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