Plato & The Republic
A close reading of Plato's most influential dialogue, examining the nature of justice, the ideal state, the theory of Forms, and the allegory of the cave. Students engage directly with the Greek text in translation and explore the Republic's enduring relevance to ethics and political theory.
Medieval Philosophy
Explore the rich philosophical traditions of the medieval period, from Augustine and Boethius through the great scholastics. The course examines how Greek philosophical frameworks were synthesised with Christian, Islamic, and Jewish theology to produce enduring insights into existence, knowledge, and the good.
Kant & The Enlightenment
A comprehensive study of Immanuel Kant's critical philosophy, covering the Critique of Pure Reason, Critique of Practical Reason, and the Critique of Judgement. Students trace Kant's revolution in epistemology, moral philosophy, and aesthetics within the broader context of Enlightenment thought.
Nietzsche & Modernity
An examination of Friedrich Nietzsche's radical critique of Western values, tracing the development of his thought from The Birth of Tragedy through Thus Spoke Zarathustra and Beyond Good and Evil. The course situates Nietzsche within the broader crisis of modernity and explores his lasting influence.
Philosophy of Law
An interdisciplinary course examining the philosophical foundations of legal systems. Topics include natural law theory, legal positivism, the relationship between law and morality, theories of punishment, and the philosophical basis of human rights. Drawing on both Continental and Anglophone traditions.
Pragmatism
A study of the American pragmatist tradition from Charles Sanders Peirce and William James through John Dewey and contemporary neo-pragmatists. The course explores pragmatism's distinctive approach to truth, meaning, inquiry, and democratic life, and its relevance to current philosophical debates.
Hermeneutics
An exploration of the theory and practice of interpretation, from Schleiermacher and Dilthey through Heidegger, Gadamer, and Ricoeur. The course examines how we understand texts, artworks, cultural practices, and one another, and what interpretation reveals about the nature of human understanding itself.
Comparative Philosophy
A cross-cultural study that brings Western, African, and Asian philosophical traditions into dialogue. Topics include conceptions of selfhood, moral reasoning, the nature of reality, and approaches to wisdom across cultures. The course challenges parochial assumptions and enriches philosophical understanding through genuine encounter with difference.