Indigenous Philosophy

This subject seeks to transform your thinking in its engagement with Indigenous Philosophy. Drawing on a range of scholarly and creative works, it will explore how Indigenous philosophical approaches can be relied upon to meet to some of the major challenges facing the world today. This subject is grounded in an ethic of growing shared understanding across different systems of thought. It attends to questions around belonging, relationality and Country from perspectives which appreciate the complex political realities shaping Australia’s history and its present. Throughout this subject, you will deepen your understanding of Indigenous Philosophy through a close engagement with works by figures like David Mowaljarlai, Mary Graham, Paddy Roe, and Alexis Wright. You will also have the opportunity to meaningfully engage with the works of key thinkers from around the world and across disciplines.