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Epicurean and Stoic Philosophy: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life

Epicurean and Stoic Philosophy: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life

Philosophy and Religion Courses
What can two ancient schools of philosophy teach us about living well today? Explore the contrasting ideas of the Epicureans and Stoics and their continuing relevance.
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$324 Limited inc GST / $292

Epicurean and Stoic Philosophy: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life

<p>Epicureanism and Stoicism offered two influential but very different answers to one of life's oldest questions: how should we live? This course introduces the central ideas of both traditions,

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Tue 6 Oct - Tue 8 Dec 2026
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Great Philosophical Essays

Great Philosophical Essays

Philosophy and Religion Courses
Explore some of philosophy's most influential essays and discover how great thinkers have challenged assumptions about knowledge, ethics, politics and human nature.
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$324 Limited inc GST / $292

Great Philosophical Essays

<p>Some philosophical essays have transformed the way we understand ourselves and the world. This course examines a selection of influential philosophical writings from different periods, introducing

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Fri 9 Oct - Fri 11 Dec 2026
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$324 Limited inc GST / $292

Great Philosophical Essays

<p>Some philosophical essays have transformed the way we understand ourselves and the world. This course examines a selection of influential philosophical writings from different periods, introducing

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Fri 9 Oct - Fri 11 Dec 2026
Online via Zoom
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
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Philosophy of Power

Philosophy of Power

Philosophy and Religion Courses
Examine the concept of ‘power’ in many aspects of human life, from political power to personal empowerment and the oppressive power of others to control us.
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Machiavelli: A Philosophical Introduction

Machiavelli: A Philosophical Introduction

Philosophy and Religion Courses
Machiavelli’s influence on political theory cannot be overstated, and his ideas are still radical and challenging to this day. Like all great philosophers, Machiavelli institutes a new way of thinking about problems, which has had a much broader application than just politics.
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