PHILOSOPHY
Philosophical Discourses and Dialogue
AUTUMN QN126
Wednesdays
Patrick Quinn
This course aims to explore a selection of topics of philosophical interest examined by the following thinkers: John Locke on truth and error, Ludwig Wittgenstein on lying, Albert Camus on the unbeliever and Christians, Hannah Arendt on Plato’s answer and its echoes, Stephen MacKenna and Paul Ricoeur on translation, Pierre Hadot on Philosophical Discourse, Mary Midgley on women, animals and other awkward species and Richard Sorabji on how we might survive our own death. No prior knowledge of philosophy is necessary. Students are encouraged to contribute to class discussions, if they so wish, by asking questions, making observations and generally engaging with the topics. Relevant handouts on the course content will be supplied.
Please note the change of venue to Stillorgan Park Hotel. Please click here for directions to the hotel:
http://www.stillorganpark.com/contact-us/location-&-directions
Please also note the change to the course schedule from that published earlier. There will be no class on Nov 14 and the course has been extended to run until 5 December
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STILLORGAN PARK HOTEL |
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10 Wednesdays |
Sep 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 21, 28, Dec 5 (No class 14 Nov) |
10.30am – 12.30pm |
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FEE: €190 |
Print Open Learning Application Form 2012.13 or call 01 716 7123 for laser/credit card booking |
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Tutor Details:
Dr. Patrick Quinn has tutored in adult education in UCD for a number of years, especially in philosophy. He is Head of the Dept. of Philosophy, All Hallows College, Dublin, Associate lecturer in the National College of Ireland where he lectures in the philosophy of eduation and a faculty member of The Centre for the Study of Platonism, Trinity College, Dublin. He has published widely in philosophy and in education and has broadcast on these subjects on RTE radio and television.
Reading List
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.
Selected and relevant handouts will be given in class but a general useful text is:
Philosophy of Religion A-Z (2005) by Patrick Quinn, Edinburgh University Press.
