PHILOSOPHY AND THE BIG QUESTIONS

There are a few deep questions at the heart of western Philosophy. What does it all mean? What is really real?, what causes causation?, and how can we measure it? What is the meaning of space, time, or life (if any)? What is the mind, or consciousness, or YOU? This course introduces these topics and discusses the many views and opinions over history. But be warned, you may leave with more questions than when you arrived!

Michael Couch has been teaching community education courses for over a decade. With an academic background in Philosophy, Classical Studies, Education and History, Michael recently completed his PhD in the History of Philosophy of Education in New Zealand. He enjoys learning new topics and incorporates passion and wry humour into all the courses he teaches.