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Explore the meaning and power of music through a philosophical lens. This course examines music's emotional, cultural and political significance, from the Ancient Greeks to opera, jazz, pop and film music in the modern age. View Philosophy of Music Course.
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Journey into the existential worlds of Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre. Explore themes of freedom, autheanticity, and human connection through their key philosophical texts and novels, and reflect on their legacy in feminist and political thought. View Philosophy Course: Simone de Beauvoir.
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Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. The laws of a society embody both its highest ideals and its worst nightmares. This philosophy of law course examines the origins of law and why humans invent laws for themselves. Jurisprudence is the area of philosophy interested in the study of the fundamental concepts underpinning legal systems. We will compare different cultural and historical systems of law, engage in lively discussions on issues... View Philosophy of Law Course: Jurisprudence.
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Trace the evolution of the novel from Cervantes to Patrick White. Explore narrative structure, voice, authorship and philosophical themes while discovering how fiction reflects culture, identity and the unconscious across history and continents. View Philosophy of Fiction Course: The Novel.
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Revise essential Year 11 content assumed in the HSC Standard 2 course, including linear equations, financial maths, measurement, and introductory statistics. Build core skills needed for tackling more advanced Year 12 topics. View HSC Mathematics Preparation Course - Standard 2 (Part 1) (January).
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Examine the many faces of love—romantic, familial, spiritual and political—in this rich philosophy course. Explore cultural, psychological and ethical dimensions of love, drawing on thinkers from Ancient Greece to modern philosophy. View Philosophy of Love Course.
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Trace the evolution of republicanism from Plato and Cicero to modern thinkers like Skinner and Pettit. Examine its relevance in post-colonial contexts, civic life, and global politics—and consider what a republic could mean for Australia today. View Philosophy Course: Republican History, Concepts and the Future.
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Make informed financial decisions using key financial concepts. Learn cost-volume-profit analysis, forecasting, and investment evaluation techniques. Understand the financial impact of projects and business cases to enhance strategic decision-making. View Financial Decision-Making Course for Managers.
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Reconsider the role of work in human life through philosophy, from Aristotle and Marx to AI and automation. Explore how labour shapes identity, society and meaning—and what work might look like in a post-industrial or post-work future. View Philosophy Course: Work in the Age of AI.
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Examine Descartes’ bold quest for certainty and his lasting influence on philosophy. Explore key ideas about the mind, self, and knowledge, and connect Descartes’ writings with modern debates on consciousness, identity, and the nature of reality. View Philosophy Course: Descartes - I think Therefore I Am.