Introduction to Western Philosophy

Introduction To Philosophy. Join us for an engaging evening of online classes delving into the history and development of Western Philosophy. This first class will cover key philosophical concepts, encourage lively debates, and provide a platform for intellectual discussions. We begin at the very beginning — with the pre-Socratic philosophers such as Thales of Miletus, Pythagoras, Zeno of Elea and Heraclitus. We explore how rational thought first began to emerge from myth, speculation, and bold conjecture, while also recognising the tensions and inconsistencies that remained. How do we reconcile the mathematical brilliance behind Pythagoras’s famous theorem with his mystical beliefs about transmigration of souls and curious prohibitions about beans and everyday life? This course traces the birth of philosophical reasoning — serious, critical thinking about the world — and shows how it continues to shape the way we think today. No prior knowledge is required.Any questions? Email: [adrian.brockless@gmail.com](http://mailto:adrian.brockless@gmail.com/)) Web: https://www.adrianbrockless.com/evening-classes