The next online Introductory Course in Practical Philosophy for Spring 2021 now open. The new schedule of classes begins the week of January 11th. The course is free with just a €10/£10 registration charge.
EnrolYou don't need to have studied philosophy before, all you need is a desire to examine life and enjoy it more fully.
In a spirit of enquiry, we explore philosophical principles based on personal experience.
You will learn simple exercises in awareness to connect with peace and stillness
Once you have completed the Introductory Course, you might be interested in following on with classes discussing themes of love, happiness and the practice of meditation.
We have not come into the world to be numbered; we have been created for a purpose; for great things: to love and be loved
Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Only the brave know how to forgive; it is the most refined and generous pitch of virtue human nature can arrive at
Laurence Sterne
Perfect kindness acts without thinking of kindness
Lao Tzu
The unexamined life is not worth living
Socrates
Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant
Robert Louis Stevenson
Love heals everyone... both those that receive it and those that give it
Anthony de Mello
If there is to be any peace it will come through being, not having
Henry Miller
Understanding Happiness from within. Discussion on natural values. Importance of really listening. I’m getting better at the practical exercise
BA
I was able to interact with like-minded people and to explore and contemplate basic spiritual concepts together. It also gave me some practical and simple tools to improve my daily life
Valeria
I highly recommend the School of Philosophy, the experienced, committed tutors create welcoming and open environment to learn about philosophy. Thank you
Elaine
The course has opened up a door – a new way of looking at things. I found it very beneficial. Very interesting
Anonymous
I can’t speak highly enough of the course or the tutors . It has stretched my mind and self and invited me to consider ideas I had never even thought of
Conor
I have gained the understanding of - I can make a decision to be happy or miserable. That need not be dependent on others
Anonymous
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