PHILOSOPHY
More Philosophical Discourses and Dialogues
SPRING QN227
Wednesday
Patrick Quinn
This course continues to explore a further selection of topics of philosophical interest examined by the following thinkers: Henri Bergson on the endurance of life, John Henry Newman on the power of judging and concluding which he called the Illative Sense, Ludwig Wittgenstein on suffering pain, Gilbert Ryle on thought and imagination, Pierre Hadot on whether philosophy is a luxury, Mary Midgley on whether we are entitled to make moral judgements and Eleanore Stump on philosophy and narrative. 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.
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8 Wednesdays |
Jan 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, 13, 20 |
10.30am – 12.30pm |
| FEE €155 |
Print Open Learning Application Form 2012.13 or ring (01) 716-7123 for Laser/credit card payment |
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 education 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.
Provisional List of key topics to be covered:
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How are we to endure life, according to Henri Bergson?
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What does John Henry Newman say about judgement and coming to conclusions?
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What is pain? Why should it be an issue for philosophical discussion?
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What exactly is thought and where does imagination come in? (Ryle)
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Is philosophy a luxury – not a necessity? (Hadot)
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What gives us the right to make moral judgements about what other people do?
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How important is narrative in relation to examining issues of philosophical concern?
Anyone interested in philosophy and in a probing form of thinking.
