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
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
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
[Read Part 1 by CLICKING HERE] The Ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates urged us to “Know Thyself.” But what is this self that we need to
“In other creatures ignorance of self is nature; in man it is vice.” Boethius What is the “self”? My son was born during my
Pasannamati Neal, an ordained Buddhist, invites you to join her for a day exploring meditation and Buddhism in a workshop at Newlands House. Where? Newlands House,
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
My World I was blessed with a happy childhood. In many respects my parents were very late Victorians who were totally committed to our upbringing
A day of fresh air and good company is always invigorating for the soul. Practical Philosophy student, Jim Curtis has organised a nature walk at
David Triggs is travelling up from London to hold an Economics workshop at Newlands House. WHERE? Newlands House, 137-139 Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 8UA
The 19th century German philosopher, Arthur Schopenhauer, distinguished academic philosophers from real ones. In his view, academic philosophers merely studied and argued about philosophical ideas
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.
“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."
Some of the themes included in the introductory course: