The Ancient Foundations of Modern Politics

Course

Start	Monday 10th January 2022
Time	10:00 - 12:00
Tutor	Neil Phillips
Room	GB Room
THIS COURSE IS FULLY BOOKED
Availability	Fully Booked

Course Description
This is the second part of the course that started in the autumn term. On the course we will take a close look at what Greek and Roman writers actually wrote about how to define and construct a society. Do we think they had useful insights? Are there interesting relations to modern ideas? Half term 14th- 18th February
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

This is the second part of the course that started in the autumn term.

On the course we will take a close look at what Greek and Roman writers actually wrote about how to define and construct a society. Do we think they had useful insights? Are there interesting relations to modern ideas?

Half term 14th- 18th February

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