Theory of Knowledge Series Course/Class November 16, 2011

A stimulating and exciting series of monthly lectures and discussion on different ways of knowing. This series of lectures and discussions will develop your awareness of how knowledge is constructed, critically examined, evaluated and renewed. The series will also challenge you to reflect on the roles and responsibilities that knowledge may bring to us as individuals, groups or communities.

Session 1 Wed 16 Mar Ways of Knowing A Philosophical approach
Session 2 Wed 20 April Knowledge and History
Session 3 Wed 18 May The Science of Human Consciousness
Session 4 Wed 15 Jun How religious knowledge is transmitted through symbolism
Session 5 Wed 17 Aug The Difference between observation, theory and fact in a scientific context
Session 6 Wed 14 Sep Phenomenology understanding the complex inter-relation of body to mind, consciousness and the world.
Session 7 Wed 16 Nov How do we know what we know ? Language, Semiotics and Culture
While ideal for International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma students and teachers, the series will also hopefully engage the wider community parents, interested adult learners, Tournament of the Minds participants and debating competitors, coaches and adjudicators. Details of this event may be subject to change. Please visit http://www.cce.usyd.edu.au/course/IBTK for more information or to register.

Official Website: http://www.cce.usyd.edu.au/course/ibtk