Spring 2017
Study Days
An Introduction to the Philosophical Study of Knowledge
This interactive, enjoyable and stimulating
day examines the views of two groups of
philosophers. The rationalists believe that we
gain knowledge of the world through thinking,
and the empiricists, conversely, believe that
it is derived from sensory experience. The
views of such important philosophers as
Plato, Descartes, Locke, Hume and Kant will
be studied and evaluated, and fundamental
philosophical concepts and terms introduced.
Friday 10th Feb
10.00 -15.30
£30 (includes lunch)
Tutor: Jenny Goodall
Byzantine Art in Constantinople, Ravenna and Sicily
Byzantine art and architecture reflect the power
of an empire which lasted for over 1,000 years.
Icons and churches, mosaics and ivories ma de
in Constantinople, Ravenna and Sicily will be
examined for their content and style, and their
historical and religious context discussed.
No. 215
Friday 24th March
Winchester Discovery Centre*
13.30 -16.30
£15
Tutor: Dalila Castelijn
Jazz and the American Song Book - a Swinging Affair!
Since its emergence at the end of the 19th
century, jazz has drawn much of its inspiration
from a rich source of repertoire known as the
‘Great American Song Book’. This includes
thousands of popular standards by numerous
composers from the legendary ‘Tin Pan Alley’
in New York, as well as Broadway show writers
such as Cole Porter, Jerome Kern and Oscar
Hammerstein. We will study their music, along
with some of the jazz musicians who featured
their work, and through live demonstrations
and recorded examples explore the colourful
relationship between the popular song and
jazz. Let’s hope it will be a swinging affair!
No. 214
No. 216
Wednesday 29th March
13.30 -16.30
£15
Tutor: Paul Stiles
Note: This is a
branch event and
cannot be
booked online
or by Freephone
Ted Hughes: Notions and Images of Nature
No. 217
We will read a selection of poems (handout
provided) in chronological order, looking at how
Hughes describes animals and places. We will
discuss his imagery based on 19th century realist
writers, and his technique based upon organic
form. We will see how, as Hughes develops, the
ideas of central European writers under Stalinism
affect his writing.
Thursday 6th April
10.00 -15.30
£30 (includes lunch)
Tutor: John Haynes
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