Shakespeare’s Golden Thread workshop
Shirley Burch leads a workshop that explores the spiritual themes developed by Shakespeare.
Where?
School of Philosophy Midlands, Newland House, 137-139 Hagley Road, Birmingham B16 8UA
When?
10.00am-4.00pm
Sunday February 2, 2014.
What?
This workshop will explore the spiritual themes uniquely developed by Shakespeare from Plato, Medieval and Renaissance literature as discerned by John Vyvyan author of the recently re-published trilogy:
- The Shakespearean Ethic
- Shakespeare and the Rose of Love
- Shakespeare and Platonic Beauty
Who?
The seminar will be led by Shirley Burch, a longstanding member of the School of Philosophy and Economic Science (London), former journalist, editor and teacher. She will present Vyvyan’s profound understanding of the wisdom, love and beauty woven into Shakespeare’s most compelling plays.
The Day’s Programme
The words of Plato on love, beauty and immortality that stirred Renaissance Europe and influenced Shakespeare.
Refreshments
How Medieval Romance literature and Renaissance thought threw new light on love, beauty and immortality.
Lunch
“The play’s the thing…” Shakespeare fuses all these themes into dramatic allegories intended to catch the human conscience.
Tea and Conversation
End
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."
