Tutor: Patrick Quinn
Fridays: 10.30-12.00 noon
Dates: 15th September – 27th October 2023
Cost: €85 (7 weeks)
Module Ref: A23-22
Mid Term: The Centre will be closed for mid-term break Monday 30th October to Friday 3rd November.
The Soul, Certainty, Time and Religion: Some Philosophical Views – Patrick Quinn (A23-22)
€85
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Module Description
This course explores the search for the soul by Gabriel Marcel and John Cottingham; it seeks certainty from Mary Midgley; it examines time for St. Augustine and Ludwig Wittgenstein and provides a definition of philosophy by Emmanuel Levinas and explores Sigmund Freud’s views on the origin of religion. No prior knowledge of philosophy is necessary and those present are encouraged to discuss their views, as part of the learning process.
Patrick Quinn, PhD, has taught in third-level and adult education for more than 30 years with extensive publications in philosophy and education and a series of programmes on RTÉ radio and television.
