find
yourself
in good
company

}
valuing real-life experience over theory

Economics
with
Justice

}
How do we ensure freedom and prosperity for all?

grow
every day

}
valuing real-life experience

wisdom
every day

}
valuing real-life experience over theory

Make Life
Make Sense

}
. Practise Philosophy with philosophers

Courses &events

Practical Philosophy 1: Wisdom

Do any of us really know who we are? Or why? Through Practical Philosophy we seek understanding not through theory, but from our own direct experience. Living life to the full.

Ten weeks to start getting to know who you really are.

Introductory Economics with Justice

This 10-session course takes economics as a human subject, the study of relationships between individuals, institutions and communities; based on human values.

Each session features a topic designed to encourage discussion and reflection.

Young Philosophers International

Online course for ages 9 - 16

Six weekly sessions, on Tuesdays
from 15 October, 5.30pm - 6.30pm. The core principle of YPI is that "the whole world is family" and our motto is Kindness, Courage, Integrity.

Waterperry Retreat Programme

The Waterperry Retreat Programme 2024/25 is now available.

The programme is designed for those who are attending a retreat with the School for the first time, as well those who have enjoyed these events before.

25-27 October 2024

Enjoying Wisdom in Practice Retreat

A weekend retreat open to all students, from Philosophy 1 onwards!

The theme of the weekend is the practise of quietening the mind to consciously enjoy life more fully.

get to know us

About
Us

Find out more about our organisation, our origins and principles.

principles & practices

The School has adopted various working principles with the aim of protecting the integrity of its work and the welfare of its students.

 

tutors

All of our tutors are volunteers, giving their time willingly to pass on what they've learnt at the School. Meet some of them here.

 

about the school

Here you can see a timeline of some key events in our history, and a film about our origins.

 

venue hire

See our elegant, versatile venues for hire.

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