Topics

• What is idealism?
• Is Plato an idealist?
• John Scotus Eriugena: a medieval idealist
• Berkeley’s master argument for idealism
• Idealism versus materialism
• Kant’s refutation of idealism
• Idealism in Kant’s moral philosophy
• Absolute idealism
• Idealism and truth
• Science and idealism
• G.E. Moore’s refutation of idealism
• Why you should not be an idealist?

Lecturers

The lecturers are drawn from the staff of the Department of Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin.

How to apply

Register in advance (prior to 24 September 2013) by post, to the Executive Officer, Department of Philosophy, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2 enclosing a cheque/draft/postal money order made payable to Trinity College no. 1 account. Your receipt will be your ticket for the series. Registration is also possible on the evening of the first lecture of the series (outside the lecture theatre).

Fee

The cost for the full series is €50. Concession rate (€25) available to students, unemployed persons and those in receipt of a social welfare pension.

Date, time and place

There will be twelve lectures beginning on Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 7.30 p.m. - 9 p.m., in the Uí Chadhain Theatre, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2. Please note there will be no lecture on Tuesday, 5 November 2013.

Further information

Contact: The Executive Officer, Department of Philosophy, phone: 01 896 1529, email: ucmpbell@tcd.ie