Recommended reading
Books to Read
The courses in Practical Philosophy are not book based, there is no pre or during course reading necessary. However, food for the mind in the form
October 13, 2013
Philosophy books
Book review
Philosophy for Life and other Dangerous Situations – book review
Philosophy for Life and other Dangerous Situations by Jules Evans About the Author: Jules Evans writes for various high profile publications, gives talks, runs workshops
October 10, 2013
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.
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Courses in practical wisdom for everyday living. Meet with like minded individuals.
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Some of the themes included in the introductory course:
- Relevance of philosophy to today’s world
- Meeting the challenges of life, with wisdom
- The importance of observation and stillness
- The spirit of enquiry
- Seeing things as they are, rather than as we imagine them to be
- Living in the present moment
- Employing reason in discussion and making decisions
- Different levels of awareness
- Acting with justice
- What changes our states of mind and emotions
- Questions: Who am I? Why am I here? What is life about?
- What in essence, is human nature?
- The nature of beauty and reason
- States of attention and personal freedom
- and so much more...
