What am I? The question of personal identity has sparked fascinating debates throughout the history of philosophy. Philosophy is a discipline open to anyone – all you need is a bit of curiosity and an open mind.
During this fascinating and illuminating lecture-style workshop with Professor Bill Brewer, Susan Stebbing professor of philosophy at King’s College London, you will learn about three deeply influential accounts of personal identity, from Descartes and Locke to modern-day philosophers, such as the animalists.
This introductory class is a unique opportunity to explore the philosophy of personal identity with one of the UK’s most inquiring minds, helping you to better understand what you are or who you might be.
Over the course of the session, you will develop your capacity for philosophical thinking, as well as your ability to assess the virtues and vices of different ideas. By the end of the class, you will have a fresh perspective on the age-old question of “what we are”, enabling you to contribute to complex philosophical discussions with more confidence.
This course is for…
- Anyone with a curious mind who would like to learn more about philosophy.
- Anyone who would like to broaden their knowledge on the subject of personal identity.
Tutor Profile
Bill Brewer is the Susan Stebbing professor of philosophy at King’s College London. He studied maths and philosophy at the University of Oxford and has previously held positions at Oxford, the University of Cambridge and Warwick University. Bill is the author of Perception and Reason, and Perception and its Objects, as well as many articles in philosophy journals and collections. He tweets @mbillbrewer.
Course Details
- Date: Monday 13 December 2021
- Time: 6:30pm-8.30pm (GMT)
6.30pm GMT | 7.30pm CET | 10:30am PST | 1:30pm EST
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