Introductory Practical Philosophy
Do any of us really know who we are? Or why? For thousands of years, philosophy has been searching for answers and seeking the truth in everything. Through Practical Philosophy we seek understanding not through theory, but from our own direct experience. Living life to the full.
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Free course – our students’ gift to you
Thanks to the generous support of previous students on this course, we are able to offer this introductory course completely free of charge (our other online courses currently cost £50). It’s an inspiring gesture of support for the pressure and strains people face at this uniquely challenging time.
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- Classes will be offered remotely via Zoom
- Over ten weekly sessions you’ll consider philosophical ideas and questions relevant to everyday life
- Each session is one hour long
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Weeks 1 & 2: The wisdom within
Where: 11 Mandeville Place, W1U 3AJ
What we’ll cover in these sessions
What is practical philosophy?
‘What would a wise person do here?’
Philosophy means the love of wisdom. Our course is intended to show how philosophy can help us enjoy richer, less stressful and more useful lives. This opening two sessions consider these aims, and introducs simple exercises in mindfulness and the application of wisdom you can practise in daily life.
You can download or listen to the Awareness Exercise, introduced in week one here. To download, right-click, choose 'Save link as...' and save the MP3 wherever you want.
You can also download a PDF of the Awareness Exercise
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