The Art of Philosophical Thinking: Mind, Consciousness and Personal Identity

The Art of Philosophical Thinking: Mind, Consciousness and Personal Identity - Thursday 30 January to 6 March 2025 - 7 to 9pm - Avenue Campus

We very much look forward to welcoming both new and returning students to the University of Southampton. Unless otherwise stated, all courses will be taught in person at our Avenue Campus.

We would like to advise that you will need to have the appropriate technology and suitable internet connection in place, as we will be making use of online materials. At Southampton, we use a virtual learning environment (VLE) called Blackboard which is used to deliver learning materials and real-time online teaching for our students.

The Art of Philosophical Thinking: Mind, Consciousness and Personal Identity

Who am I? What is my purpose in life?

Join us in search of answers to this and many other questions about what it is that make you, you. This thematic course offers an exploration of the mind, what it is, and how it is structured. We will introduce you to key ideas on consciousness, subjective experience, and ‘the mind-body problem’. You will engage with the work of philosophers such as Wittgenstein, to help you wrestle with some of the most critical questions in the philosophy of mind and key concepts that inform this field.

Please note: if you select the staff or student price option, you must use an online store account that has been set up with your University email address and fill out your University staff or student ID number when prompted as part of the questionnaire data section.

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Course Description

This 6-week course will take place in person on Thursday evenings from 7pm to 9pm starting on
30 January 2025 and finishing on 6 March 2025.

Please see our price list below:

• Standard price - £115.00
• Staff/student/alumni price - £100.00

When booking a course please do consult our Terms and Conditions which set out our cancellation and refund policy. Please note, that should we need to move teaching online, you will not be entitled to any refund other than those already set out in our Terms and Conditions.