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Members: £25
Non-members: £30

Please note that this class takes place on the first floor meaning there is unfortunately no step-free access.

This seminar will use a practical approach to introduce students to four key philosophical concepts. Students will be encouraged to discuss and approach each topic using a series of thought experiments as a guide:

A. Epistemology 
‘I think therefore I am’  exploring Descartes’ views on knowledge.
B. Mind
Frank Jackson: Mary and the Black & White Room
John Searle: The Chinese Room  (The limits of AI).
C. Ethics
The Trolley Problem
D.  Political Philosophy
Rawls and the veil of ignorance.

Details

Date:
September 17
Time:
14:00 - 16:30
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Venue

Gosling Room
11 South Grove Highgate
London N6 6BS, N6 6BS
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Organiser

HLSI Education
Phone:
020 8340 3343
Email:
education@hlsi.org.uk

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