A new Star Wars-based philosophy course is being offered to students at a renowned UK university.
You heard it right! The force is strong with the University of Glasgow as they are now offering a day-long open access course for students who want to study a course entitled: Star Wars and Philosophy: Destiny, Justice and the Metaphysics of the Force.
The course will be led by a life long Star Wars fan and philosophy teacher named John Donaldson.
Dr. Donaldson has said that the purpose of the course is to introduce concepts of free will and moral responsibility by exploring the deeper meanings of George Lucas' Star Wars franchise.
The philosophy teacher said: "It's (the course) a way of making philosophy more accessible. It's an unfortunate fact that philosophy tends to be hidden away in universities.
"We hope it will engage people and encourage them to take philosophy further."
The course will be held at the University of Glasgow on May 4 in honour of Star Wars day and in honour of 40th anniversary since the release of 'A New Hope' in cinemas.
Source: BBC
Is this available to overseas students?
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ReplyDeleteWell, to be serious, it is a huge and very serious step for whole education system!
Hilarious, that will be a hard work for homework help sites as they didn't do such things in general. It will be interesting to listen this course.
ReplyDeleteThe Jedi Order, whose activity is very brightly revealed in the Star Wars universe, has roots very distant from SW. Philosophy of the forces and principles of the Order are based on Buddhism and some other oriental philosophical directions. Strength, according to the belief of the Jedi, is the energy that is everywhere around us. It moves the universe. The ability to manage this very force develops over many years of training. Thus, and there are good defenders of the galaxy - the Jedi Knights. In addition to effective combat skills, lightsaber and power, the Jedi are distinguished by a unique philosophy and outlook on life. The concept of Jedi religion is very interestingly revealed in the universe of SW. In effect, one can believe everyone, but the path of the Jedi is a path of self-sacrifice and benefactors. Not words, but deeds. Not promises, but the salvation of real people. University launches Star Wars course, so soon homework doer will get orders about SW. Way to go=)
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