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This course examines some philosophers' views on the following topics: Plotinus on speaking of the One, Hannah Arendt on human beings and terror, Simone Weil on detachment, Bertrand Russell on conflict, Immanuel Levinas' concept of escape, Hans Georg Gadamer on poetry and punctuations and Mary Midgley on values. No previous knowledge of philosophy is necessary though it may be useful and class discussion is encouraged as a contribution to learning.

Dates Venue/Location Fee €
31 Jan 2018 to 28 Mar 2018 dlr Lexicon, Haigh Terrace, Moran Park, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin

160.00



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dlr LEXICON, HAIGH TERRACE, MORAN PARK, DÚN LAOGHAIRE, CO. DUBLIN

8 Wednesdays       10.00am - 12.00pm

Jan 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, 13, 20

 

The following is a selection of recommended texts for those interested in reading further around the course content. We advise that you do not buy books in advance of the course as your tutor will discuss the list and suggest the most relevant reading for particular interests. Recommended reading:

  • Patrick Quinn (2005), Philosophy of religion A-Z, Edinburgh Press.
  • (2015) Wittgenstein on Thinking, Learning and Teaching
  • Joe Humphreys (2015), Unthinkable, Irish Times Books.

Dr. Patrick Quinn, Head of Dept. of Philosophy, All Hallows College, Dublin (1994-2016) has taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses on a wide range of philosophical topics at university colleges, has written extensively on education and philosophy, his most recent book being, Wittgenstein on Thinking, Learning and Teaching published by Peter Lang (2015). He presented a series of programmes on RTE radio about philosophy and education, is faculty member of the Plato Centre, Trinity College Dublin, was a secondary teacher and guidance counsellor and served as external examiner in philosophy in Ireland and abroad.

  • The One,
  • human terror,
  • detachment,
  • conflict,
  • escape,
  • poetry and values

Class participants should become familiar with how philosophical thinking proceeds and be able to outline, evaluate and explain some of their views and conclusions about course content. Most importantly they should enjoy the experience of reading philosophy and be stimulated to think further by the contributions made in class.

 

By tutor's input, group discussions and handouts given in class.