AU Student

Delivery method: Online learning with tutor support. 

From Plato’s Cave to runaway trolleys and simulated realities, philosophers have long used metaphors and thought experiments to untangle life’s biggest questions.

Course Description

From Plato’s Cave to runaway trolleys and simulated realities, philosophers have long used metaphors and thought experiments to untangle life’s biggest questions. This self-paced online course invites you to explore the strange, surprising, and often delightful tools used to probe truth, ethics, free will, justice, and even the meaning of life itself. Along the way, you’ll meet flaming rivers, invisible fish, enchanted rings, and the occasional experience machine. Expect lively discussion boards, optional live webinars, and the chance to craft your own mind-bending metaphors and philosophical thought experiments. No prior philosophy knowledge needed - just curiosity, imagination, and a willingness to think weird.