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valuing real-life experience over theory

Courses &events

Practical Philosophy 1: Wisdom

Do any of us really know who we are? 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.

Free Course Taster Sessions!

Monday 15 September, 7pm

At Mandeville Place

Ever wanted to know more about our courses?

Here's your chance to see what we're all about, hear students and tutors speak, and ask questions.

All welcome!

Summer Evenings 2025

Thursdays from 07 August

An enriching selection of interactive Philosophic presentations, delivered in person at 11 Mandeville Place and on Zoom.

Waterperry Retreat Programme 2025/26

A programme of residential retreats covering a whole host of fascinating subjects.

Designed for those who are attending a retreat for the first time, as well those who have enjoyed ourevents before.

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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