An introduction to Plato and the arguments deployed in The Republic. Discusses the views of the main characters, the sophists. Applies Platonic thought to political organisation, hierarchy, gender, the family, class and education. Looks at Plato's conception of justice and the respective roles of rulers, auxiliaries and workers. Looks at the theory of forms as applied to political philosophy.

An introduction to the aesthetic philosophy of Immanuel Kant. Looks at the principles of aesthetics and how they relate to empirical judgement and perception. Examines the concepts of the beautiful and the sublime, distinguishes empiricism and aestheticism. Looks at modes of thought and experiences.

An introduction to the moral philosophy of utilitarianism through the work of John Stuart Mill and Jeremy Bentham. Explains and critiques the principle of utility and the general good. Explores the concepts of hedonism, proofs of utilitarianism, fallacies, the integrity objection, utilitarian justice and theories of rights.

Notes on the work and political philosophy of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke. Looks at the Leviathan, social contract theory, the state of nature, determinism, natural laws and rights, the principle of sovereignty and political obligations.

An overview of the philosophy of Nietzsche, in the context of traditional thinkers like Descartes and Plato. Explores emergence of Nietzsche's theories of morality, including the slave revolt, moral relativity, metaphysical scepticism, perspectivism, the Will to Power and the genealogical method. Offers critiques and objections to his theories.