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Exploring
Philosophy
with
Dr Alan Collett
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Next
course: KIERKEGAARD AND THE PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION.
This will be held at the Wivenhoe Sailing Club, Walter Radcliffe
Way, Wivenhoe for 10 weeks starting 30th September 2008. For more
details - see below |
If you enjoy discussing and arguing about important
abstract ideas you might be interested in one of Dr Alan Collett's courses
which he runs from time to time in Wivenhoe (previously at the Royal British Legion Hall on
Wivenhoe Quay but now at the Wivenhoe Sailing Club, Walter Radcliffe Way).
These are private courses, arising out of the closure of
Open Studies at the University of Essex. They are run by Dr Alan Collett, an
experienced philosophy lecturer, who has taught for several universities
and adult education departments and who now teaches for the Open
University.
This series of courses has been running since 2006 and attracts an enthusiastic group of students
of all ages to study and debate in an informal atmosphere, under the
direction of the tutor.
Each term a different course is offered. The courses are designed to be suitable for those with
no previous knowledge of philosophy. To benefit from the course a student
only needs to be interested in discussion with like-minded people. There
is no assessment.
All the courses have been very well attended.
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begins 30th September, 2008
KIERKEGAARD AND THE PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
In this course we will focus on the writings of Soren Kierkegaard,
the 19th century philosopher, often called the father of
existentialism. Each week we will concentrate on a different aspect
of Kierkegaard's thought.
The aim of the course is to discuss the importance of
Kierkegaard's ideas for the philosophy of religion. Kierkegaard was
responsible for a radical new approach to religion which still has
repercussions today: the idea that objective truths are irrelevant
to religious belief and should be replaced by passionate, individual
commitment.
The course lasts 10 weeks and will be held at the Wivenhoe
Sailing Club, Walter Radcliff Way, Wivenhoe on Tuesdays 10.00 am - 12.30 pm,
starting 30 September 2008. The course cost is £72.
Contact Alan Collett on tel: 01206 826404 or by e-mail:
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Previous
courses:
Dr Allan Collett's first course that
started September 2006 was on the subject of Existentialism and
attracted 13 students. Click here for
course details.
His 10 week course in January 2007 on
Exploring Philosophy was also very well attended.
Arguing about The Mind:
January 2008
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| The Art Question:
April 2008
Much modern art prompts the question: Is it Art? In this 6 week
course we will discuss some of the ways in which this question has
been answered. The course will provide an interesting and accessible
introduction to aesthetics and the philosophy of art.
The course is based upon 'The Art Question' by Nigel Warburton.
This book contains reproductions of works of art from different
periods and these will provide examples for discussion. The book is
highly recommended as background reading for the course, although it
is not essential for enjoyment of the course.
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