Gods And Archetypes; Greek Myths And Plays

Course

Start	Monday 8th January 2024
Time	10:00 - 12:00
Tutor	Neil Phillips
Room	GB Room
THIS COURSE IS FULLY BOOKED
Availability	Fully Booked

Course Description
Greek dramas, based on ancient myths, discuss contemporary ethical problems. How much of these myths was known by the audience? How far does such knowledge affect their, and our, interpretations?" Half term - Monday 12th - Friday 16th February 2024
Your Tutor
I am a retired lecturer from Chichester College of Further Education. I took my first degree at Reading University in 1970 in Philosophy and English Literature, and an MA at Sussex University in 1989. I taught Philosophy as well as Critical Thinking at A-level for the last ten years of my teaching 'career'. I am a teacher of Philosophy, not a philosopher and so, although I have some opinions and beliefs, everything I say can be challenged, (and will be if past experience at Whiteway is anything to go by). As far as teaching goes I believe that what matters most is discussion and explanation. I will provide a set of notes for each session but I do not feel it is crucial to go over every part - much better to have a really interesting talk about one piece. Let's see how it goes. There is no exam (Yay) so let's stretch our minds. I do also give out an e-mail address (Phillipswea@hotmail.co.uk) which can allow shyer class members to ask questions afterwards

Course Description

Greek dramas, based on ancient myths, discuss contemporary ethical problems.
How much of these myths was known by the audience? How far does such knowledge affect their, and our, interpretations?"

Half term - Monday 12th - Friday 16th February 2024

Your Tutor

I am a retired lecturer from Chichester College of Further Education. I took my first degree at Reading University in 1970 in Philosophy and English Literature, and an MA at Sussex University in 1989. I taught Philosophy as well as Critical Thinking at A-level for the last ten years of my teaching 'career'. I am a teacher of Philosophy, not a philosopher and so, although I have some opinions and beliefs, everything I say can be challenged, (and will be if past experience at Whiteway is anything to go by). As far as teaching goes I believe that what matters most is discussion and explanation. I will provide a set of notes for each session but I do not feel it is crucial to go over every part - much better to have a really interesting talk about one piece. Let's see how it goes. There is no exam (Yay) so let's stretch our minds. I do also give out an e-mail address (Phillipswea@hotmail.co.uk) which can allow shyer class members to ask questions afterwards