::HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY Philosophy and the
Philosophy of love
essence of beauty The philosophy of beauty and the perception of it will be explored with philosopher Clive Lamond. What is the truth about beauty? What have the wise of the ages said? How can you enhance the perception of beauty? This casual and relaxed session is for all levels of thinkers and ponderers. Sun 11 Mar 10.30am-12.30pm CC266-21075 $49 C
and friendship ‘The heart has reasons which reason knows not.’ Blaise Pascal. Is there such thing as a soulmate? How many ‘best’ friends can you have? Is the concept of romantic love realistic, useful or even desirable? We will discuss these questions, and more, by investigating what the classical philosophers have said on the subject of love and friendship. Tue 7 Feb 5.30-8.30pm CC265-21064 $49
Linear B and Mycenaean
Civilisation Were Homer’s Greek kings at Troy just fiction? Were the likes of Agamemnon, Menelaus and Nestor real life Mycenaean rulers? Mycenaeans existed within an extraordinary and enigmatic civilisation and they used a script, referred to as Linear B, which for decades defied decipherment. In this course, we will separate Mycenaean fact from Homeric fiction. from Tue 6 Mar SEE WEB CC271-21054 $89
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