Tutor information
Amna Whiston
Dr Amna Whiston is a philosopher specialising in moral philosophy and the philosophy of mind with a range of philosophical interests, research and teaching experiences that include Kant’s moral philosophy, philosophy of the emotions, Cartesian dualism, Plato, Aristotle, Locke, and Marx.
Courses
Art has always been of great value to humans. And yet modern art has developed to incorporate what may be considered by some as pornography rather than art. In this course we will explore erotic art and how it may be distinguished from pornography.
An introduction to metaphysics, the most general investigation of reality. It has been at the centre of philosophy since the beginning of the Western tradition in ancient Greece, and many of its concerns are the same as those of Plato and Aristotle.
What is happiness? The feeling of joy? An attitude to life? And can we be worthy of happiness? In this course we will explore a range of philosophically interesting questions raised by happiness, reflecting also on the reasons we have for being happy.
The ancient quarrel between philosophy and poetry conceals their deep mutual affinities that we will be tracing. In learning about philosophical responses to poetry, we will also sharpen our critical engagement with poems and their place in our lives.