Philosophy: the Basics

A 4-part course led by Nigel Warburton.

No prior knowledge of philosophy required.

Class size: 30 max.

Teaching style: a mixture of lectures and group discussion.

4 Monday evenings 6.15pm – 7.45pm. 26th Sept 2015 – 16th Oct 2015.

Course outline

This course offers an introduction to philosophy and philosophical thinking. Topics will include What is Philosophy? Thought experiments in Philosophy. What is reality? What am I?  How should I live? No prior knowledge of philosophy is assumed.

Suggested Background Reading

Nigel Warburton Philosophy: the Basics, 5th edn (Routledge)

Nigel Warburton A Little History of Philosophy (Yale University Press)

Nigel Warburton Thinking from A to Z, 3rd edn (Routledge)

1. Monday 26th Oct 2015 6.15pm – 7.45pm, Brockway Room

2. Monday 2nd Nov 2015 6.15pm – 7.45pm, Brockway Room

3. Monday 9th Nov 2015 6.15pm – 7.45pm, Bertrand Russell Room

4. Monday 16th Nov 2015 6.15pm – 7.45pm, Bertrand Russell Room