Life with Marsilio Ficino Workshop
A one-day seminar
Where?
School of Philosophy Midlands, Newland House, 137-139 Hagley Road, Birmingham B16 8UA
When?
10.00am-4.00pm, Sunday November 3, 2013.
What?
The seminar will show why it is good to know more about Marsilio Ficino and the guidance he offers for day-today living. Participants will have the opportunity of hearing what Ficino says:
- on health (he was a physician),
- on religion (he was a priest),
- on virtues such as patience and tolerance (he was adviser to the Medici rulers),
- on harmony (he was a musician),
- and on the right use of time and the importance of the present moment (he was a philosopher).
Who?
The seminar will be led by Arthur and Phyllis Farndell, who have worked on the translations of Ficino’s letters for some 40 years, helping to produce the nine published volumes.
Arthur, who holds an MA degree in languages from the University of Cambridge, was the editor of Volume 9.
He has also produced his own 4-volume series of translations of Ficino’s commentaries on Platonic dialogues. Phyllis and Arthur have presented Ficino and his work in various parts of the UK, as well as in Italy, Malta, Greece, and Australia.
All are welcome.
Cost: £20 (lunch is included).
How our introductory courses work
A tutor presents philosophical ideas, and leads a discussion based on what arises in the group. Being practical rather than academic, the emphasis is on personal knowledge and experience. Students are encouraged neither to accept nor reject the ideas put forward, but to test them in practice for themselves, in the light of their own experience.
Local Course
Local face-to-face evening courses available in Birmingham
Peace of Mind
Following all Health & Safety guidelines for your complete peace of mind.
Practical Wisdom
Courses in practical wisdom for everyday living. Meet with like minded individuals.
This popular course is practical rather than academic and draws on sources of wisdom from East and West, past and present.
What some of our students say...
“Absolutely loving the course!! …Really changing how I think about things and life in general.”
“...I am benefiting greatly from the content and the practical nature of it. Thank you, it is enriching my life.”
“The daily awareness exercises … have changed my thinking and I feel more relaxed about situations in the media and other aspects of my daily life.”
"The knowledge and experience that I have gained from the philosophy classes has helped me to discover more about myself and better prepare for dealing with life's daily surprises and challenges."
