About the course
Philosophy (online)
A general introduction into the main problems (and branches) of philosophy. What is philosophy? What is it about? What do philosophers do? Lecture topics include metaphysics, epistemology (knowledge), philosophy of mind (mind/body relations), ethics (right and wrong). While the emphasis is on Western philosophy, we will also consider Chinese and Indian philosophy.
Course taught in: 10 lessons
Price: 10,000 JPY
Days taught: Mon 19:00
Language: English
Course Instructor
Lajos Brons
Lajos Brons (石橋ラヨス) has taught philosophy courses at Lakeland’s Japan campus from 2012 until he moved to Sado island in 2024. He has published journal articles and books about a variety of philosophical topics. His most recent book is A Buddha Land in This World: Philosophy, Utopia, and Radical Buddhism (Punctum Books, 2022). Nowadays, he spends much of his time fixing up the century-old kominka in which he lives with his family. For more information, see his personal website: www.lajosbrons.net